Byline: Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria - August 2, 2025 (Series News Online)
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, psc, has embarked on a strategic familiarization tour of key communities in the state, aimed at establishing a strong foundation for effective policing, strengthening police-community relationship, fostering collaboration with critical stakeholders, and evaluating security operations to create a safe and secure environment for the community.
The CP's tour commenced from Ankpa area command and ended up at Ayingba area command. During the tours, the CP paid a courtesy visit to the Ejeh of Ankpa, HRH Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed Yakubu, and Ogohi of Ayingba, Alhaji Abu Shaibu Okolo, where he appealed for royal support and prayers for improved security in their domain, stating, "He appealed to the royal fathers to continue to talk to their subjects to be law abiding, avoid jungle justice, stay alert, and if they see something, they should report to the nearest security formation."
The CP emphasized that security is everybody's business and it should be seen as a collective responsibility for the peace of their respective communities, saying, "Noting that security is everybody's business and it should be seen as a collective responsibility for the peace of their respective communities."
The CP visited Ankpa Local Government Secretariat and was warmly received by the Deputy Chairman, Hajiya Habiba Imam. He commended the Executive Chairman, Engr Mohammed Adamu, ably represented by his deputy, on the good work he is doing in securing Ankpa Local Government, stating, "He commended the Executive Chairman, Engr Mohammed Adamu ably represented by his deputy on the good work he is doing in securing Ankpa Local Government."
The Deputy Chairman, Hajiya Habiba Imam, responded by commending the police and other security agencies in Ankpa for the good work they are doing in securing the area, saying, "She assured the CP that the council will continue to give its support to the police and other security agencies to ensure adequate security in Ankpa Local Government Area."
The CP further held security stakeholders meetings at both Ankpa and Ayingba area command headquarters, respectively, engaging with representatives from various sectors, stating, "He engaged with the representatives from various sectors such as; Traditional Rulers, Community Leaders, PCRC, NURTW, OKADA Union, Fulani Leaders, Hausa Leaders, Vigilantes, Hunters, and discussed on issues of public safety and strategized so as to create a safe and secure communities for all."
The CP added that his visit is to strengthen relationships with the public for better and effective policing in the area, saying, "He added that his visit is to strengthen relationships with the public for a better and effective policing in the area."
The CP appealed for continuous partnership through information sharing, urging stakeholders to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities within their neighborhood, stating, "He appealed for continuous partnership through information sharing, while urging them to be vigilant, and report any suspicious activities within their neighborhood."
He cautioned stakeholders against jungle justice, stressing that anyone who takes the law into his hands will face the full wrath of the law, saying, "He cautioned them against jungle justice stressing that anyone who takes the law into his hands will face the full wrath of the law."
The CP reiterated the importance of grassroots support in fighting crime, highlighting ongoing success in curbing kidnapping and fostering community collaboration.
He further addressed police personnel at Ankpa area command headquarters and that of Ayingba Area Command, motivating the officers and addressing their concerns, stating, "The lecture was to motivate the officers, address their concerns as it regards to the issue of contributory pension scheme disclosing the efforts of Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetikun, Ph.D, NPM, aimed at improving the welfare of both serving and retired officers."
The CP visited the Vice Chancellor, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, to strengthen collaboration between the police and the institution. The Vice Chancellor, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Johnson Juwon Balogun, commended the CP for his leadership style, saying, "He further commended the leadership style of the CP for taking his time to tour the state and strengthen collaboration with critical stakeholders to enable them contribute to the security in their respective areas."
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