The Nigeria Police, on Tuesday, deployed 1,250 Special Constabulary Police, toward boosting community policing in Lagos State Command.
Speaking during the passing-out ceremony in Ikeja, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged the officers to operate within the guidelines that had been given to them.
Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, said that the constabulary police had been recruited to perform a very important job of improving on the existing security architecture and making it more effective.
He pointed out that their major responsibility was to support the operations of the command through the provision of credible and timely intelligence on activities within the community.
“The issue of security and safety of lives and property has been a major source of concern, which requires deliberate and urgent attention by the government and the cooperation of all citizens.
“To address this challenge, there is a national consensus on the need to embrace community policing, identified as a potent strategy that will complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police in combating crime and criminal activities.
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“Today, major progress has been made toward making this initiative a reality.
“The passing out parade of 1,250 Special Constabulary officers, who have undergone series of training specialty designed to equip them with the skills required for the job, is an indication of the commitment of the government to this initiative,’’ the governor said.
He assured that the officers’ welfare would be accorded priority attention and everything needed to carry out their assignment most efficiently and effectively, would be provided.
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“Let me also appeal to all Lagosians, especially community leaders and associations, to support this initiative by cooperating with these officers.
“They are no strangers but people that are known to you within your community.
The Commandant of Police College, Ikeja, AIG Olasupo Ajani, urged the graduating officers to perform their job of keeping security diligently and professionally.
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