The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Miller Dantawaye, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring the safety of life and property in Okun Land.
He made this known during a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, the Obaro of Kabba, where he sought the monarch’s blessings and collaboration for effective implementation of community policing through intelligence gathering to enhance security in Okun land.
Addressing the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, the Olujumu of Ijumu, Oba Olusegun William Ayeni, the Elulu of Mopa, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun and other monarchs, CP Dantawaye emphasized the importance of community policing, urging traditional leaders, farmers, and residents to provide timely and accurate information to security agencies.
He acknowledged the critical role of the local population in combating crime and maintaining law and order.
In response, the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi requested for enhance security presence in Kabba and its environs.
The monarch highlighted the need for adequate security measures to assures his subjects of their safety as they go about their lawful businesses and activities. He commended past security operations that had made impact in Okun Land, but required sustained efforts for long-term peace.
He appealed to the Police Command to take decisive action to improve security in the area and called for the establishment of a Police Division in some parts of Okun Land to bolster security presence.
Following the meeting at the Obaro Palace, CP Dantawaye proceeded to Ayere Divisional Police Headquarters to assess the facility and encourage personnel deployed and to enhance community policing approach as they perform their duty in the area.
He commended the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and personnel for their dedication to duty and reaffirmed his support in improving their welfare.
The CP also paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness, the Alayere of Ayere Land, where discussions centered on strengthening security measures in the area. The monarch pledged his full cooperation with the Police and promised to talk to his subjects on the need to collaborate with the Police to secure the area.
he assured that the Command remains steadfast in its resolve to protect life and property and urged all citizens to collaborate with law enforcement agents by reporting suspicious activities promptly.
