The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has emphasized that effective and sustainable security across Nigeria can only be achieved through robust collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and communities nationwide.
Speaking at the 42nd anniversary celebration of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) held in Abuja, the IGP, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Logistics and Supply, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, described the PCRC as a vital pillar of community-oriented policing in the country.
“Security is not the responsibility of the police alone. It is a shared duty, one that thrives when citizens and law enforcement work hand in hand,” the IGP stated. He highlighted the PCRC’s long-standing role in building trust, fostering collaboration, providing support during crises, and advocating for safer neighbourhoods.
The IGP noted that the future of policing and national security depends on deeper collaboration, smarter engagement, and stronger community participation. He reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to a proactive, intelligence-driven, technology-enabled, and community-rooted policing model, stressing that no strategy can succeed without public trust and involvement.
“We envision a future of safe, resilient, and peaceful communities that will require renewed commitment to community engagement, stronger involvement, enhanced public trust, and continuous dialogue between the police and the people we serve,” he added. The IGP urged the PCRC to continue evolving by embracing new ideas, technologies, and partnerships that align with modern policing realities.
He assured the committee of the Force’s unwavering support in advancing community-oriented policing initiatives, with the ultimate goal of building a nation where every citizen feels safe, valued, and protected.
In his remarks, the National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan, commended the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force for its support and efforts to strengthen police-community relations.
He noted the PCRC’s expansion beyond Nigeria to countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Qatar, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. Olaniyan also highlighted the committee’s welfare support for police officers and their families, including packages that benefited over 6,000 officers during the last Christmas and Ramadan celebrations.
Junior officers from various commands were honoured during the event for their outstanding service to the nation.
The Police Community Relations Committee was established in 1984 to promote cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the public in addressing insecurity and fostering peace at the grassroots level.