Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has said the nation’s security services have embraced all-of-society approach in combating banditry, other threats confronting the country.
Egbetokun said this while addressing reporters yesterday at the Lagos Police Command in Ikeja while laying the foundation for the construction of a multi-layered conference centre.
The IGP said security cannot be provided in silos, stressing that there must be synergy with other agencies and all communities for Nigeria to contain insecurity.
“What we are doing presently is to embrace all communities and employ the ‘all-community approach’ to solving the problem.
Security is not something that is provided in silos.
“We must be in synergy with other security agencies and with all the communities in Nigeria. For us to secure this country, we must all come together, we must all believe in ourselves and we must shun fake news.
“When people spread falsehood against security institutions that are providing security, they are weakening the resolve of the nation. So, let us all be committed to saying the truth about security agencies who are taking risks and providing security for the country,” he said. Egbetokun also spoke on police preparation for the yuletide season.
The IGP said the force was ready to ensure a hitch-free festive period for Nigerians.
“We have been preparing for this period long before now. Our commands have been instructed to put in place tight security measures to guarantee that the festive period is celebrated by all Nigerians,” he stated.
Egbetokun hailed Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh for the construction the police conference centre, urging other police commissioners to emulate Lagos.
The IGP said the project marked a significant moment in the NPF’s journey to build a stronger, more efficient and people-centred force.
“The foundation we are laying here today is not just to build blocks but we are also laying the foundation for vision, a vision of progress and commitment to excellent service in the Nigeria Police Force.
“Lagos State stands a special place in our operational architecture in Nigeria. Of course, we know that Lagos is a megacity that mirrors the complexity of the security landscape in Nigeria.
“For a very long time, policing in Lagos has been a model that others follow. Today, as we are laying bricks, we are also laying hope and a stronger bond for efficient policing in Nigeria, for professionalism, for discipline and excellent service,” he added.
