Citizens Urged to Report Crimes for Better Security

On Monday, during a stakeholder engagement meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, Deputy Inspector General of Police Ishyaku Moham called on citizens to establish emergency communication channels for reporting crimes and criminal activities. This meeting involved various stakeholders, including traditional rulers, police community relations committee members, representatives from the National Association of Nigerian Students, the Nigerian Bar Association, youth groups, and civil society organizations.

Moham emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and cannot be achieved by the police alone. He stated that the police would not surrender to criminal elements such as kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists, drug traffickers, and terrorists.

He urged communities to reject criminal networks and report suspicious activities, as even seemingly insignificant information could prevent serious crimes. The Nigeria Police Force is committed to providing these communication channels and called for active citizen participation in ensuring public safety.