Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Hosts Ogun CP, Calls for Stronger Community Policing at Remoland Security Summit
Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, National Golden Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), has called for stronger collaboration between citizens and law enforcement agencies to tackle emerging security threats, stressing that effective policing requires active community participation.
The National Golden Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, on Wednesday hosted the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olubode Ojajuni, at a security summit in Remoland, Ogun State.
The summit brought together the leadership of the PCRC, traditional rulers, heads of security agencies, community leaders and other stakeholders to deliberate on emerging security challenges and strategies for strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and local communities.
Addressing participants, Emmanuelking described security as a collective responsibility, urging citizens to work closely with law enforcement agencies in combating crimes such as kidnapping, cultism, ritual killings, illegal arms trafficking and cybercrime.
"Security is far too important to be left to the Police alone. Every citizen has a role to play in safeguarding our communities. This is the vision upon which the PCRC was founded," he said.
He noted that the PCRC's slogan, "PCRC... Peace to the Nation," reflects the need f
or collective action through intelligence sharing, community policing and mutual trust to ensure lasting peace and security.
Emmanuelking also commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for promoting community policing across the country. He equally praised Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Olubode Ojajuni, for his professionalism and sustained engagement with community stakeholders.
The interactive session featured discussions involving traditional rulers, community leaders and security professionals, who exchanged ideas with the Commissioner of Police on intelligence gathering, crime prevention strategies and measures to strengthen public confidence in law enforcement.
Participants unanimously reaffirmed the importance of sustained collaboration among the Police, the PCRC, traditional institutions, security agencies and members of the public to effectively tackle crime and maintain peace across Ogun State and Nigeria.
The summit ended with a renewed commitment by stakeholders to deepen cooperation, enhance intelligence sharing and promote safer communities throughout Ogun State and the country.Search description: Aare Adetola Emmanuelking hosts Ogun CP Olubode Ojajuni at a Remoland Security Summit, advocating stronger community policing, intelligence sharing and collaboration to combat kidnapping, cultism, cybercrime and other emerging security threats.
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