Community policing is a system that brings police and citizens together to prevent crime and solve neighbourhood problems. With community policing, the emphasis is on stopping crime before it happens. Community policing is seen as an effective way to promote public safety and enhance the Continue Reading
Recently, the Federal Government approved the sum of thirteen billion Naira for the take-off of community policing initiative across the country. In this report Rasheedah Makinde examines the roles of community policing in curbing crimes and criminalities. Rasheedah MakindeContinue Reading
The resurgence of armed robbery, cultism and other forms of criminal activities in Otta and it’s environs is giving the people of the area great concern. In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, residents have been robbed in broad daylight while houses have been invaded at night prompting landlords to resort to vigilantism to secure […]Continue Reading
Governor Kayode Fayemi has inaugurated the State Advisory and Community Policing Committees with a view to proffer a lasting solution to the wave of crimes and ensure the economic growth of the state. Performing the ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, Governor Fayemi charged the Committee and security outfits in the state to be determined, dedicated and focused in […]Continue Reading
Osun State Police Command has inaugurated the Community Police Committee Speaking at the event which was held at the Osun State Police Headquarters in Osogbo, the state governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola said the government would support every effort aimed at incorporating the grassroots into their own security. Mr Oyetola who was represented by the State […]Continue Reading
Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Shina Olukolu, says community policing is the solution to security challenges hindering the growth of Nigeria. Mr. Olukolu stated this while receiving the award tagged “crime crusher” of the Nigeria Police Force organised by Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC in collaboration with Crime Alert Security Network. Continue Reading