Ndudi Anyim
Following pockets of attacks and unrest in the South-South and South-East zones of Nigeria, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has met with Police Strategic Commanders in the zones, to fashion workable strategies to deal with the brewing security threats.
The meeting which held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja on Friday, had Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Commissioners of Police and Deputy Commissioners of Police (Operations) from the zones in attendance.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CP Frank Mba, the meeting was part of efforts by the new Police leadership to critically diagnose the security threats in the region and evolve new policing strategies and responses towards tackling the threats.
Mba said: “ The IGP, while noting that the South-East and South-South geo-political zones of the country are very critical in the socio-economic stability and growth of Nigeria, says no intelligence, operational and administrative efforts should be spared in ensuring that the security challenges in the zones are surmounted.
“ He therefore gave marching order to the Strategic Commanders to rejig the security architecture in their Areas of Responsibility (AORs) and work with relevant stakeholders in restoring law and order.
“ The IGP further directed the Command Commissioners of Police and their supervisory Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to return to their Areas of Responsibility (AORs) and implement resolutions reached, especially on intelligence-led and community-driven operational strategies, to ensure security of lives and property in the region. ”
He added that the IGP further called for the support of citizens, noting that the operational strategies shall be within the framework of citizens’ consent, trust and the rule of law.