By Christy Aboghe
Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba Usman has advised the people of Ibusa community to take ownership of the newly commissioned projects in their community.
Alkali gave the advise during the commissioning of the modern police station and barracks in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.
He urged them to see it as their own project and not destroy them in the case of any violence, adding that the officers assigned to serve in the community where he project lies were there to ensure that they were protected from any crime.
He said the projects would help improve the working environment of the officer working at the station.
The IG called for more synergy amongst security personnel in the country, adding that the number of officer of the force cannot be able to combat crime in the society, hence the need for them to partner with other sister agencies.
He said the community policing were not gainfully employed, rather they were positioned to help mitigate the effect of crime in their communities.
While speaking on the 2023 election, which he said would be credible, free and fair,he charged the officers to allow masses vote their choice leaders and not be involved in imposing leaders on them.
The IG advised the media not to be used as tools in disseminating inciting reports that could bring people down, rather they should be objective in their reportage
He promised to make available all their request in ensuring that they deliver of effective policing.
On his part, the Commissioner of Police, Ari Mohammed Ali, said it was imperative to note that the project was the first of it’s kind to be executed by any IG in the past.
He said the gesture by the IGP would spur officers to put in their optimum best to showcase the good work he is doing before members of the public.
While commending the IGP for fulfilling some of the request that was presented to him during his last visit to the state, the state Commissioner of Police, appealed for more support to help enhance their work.
He appreciated the tireless contributions of the state governor, and Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic (PDP), Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa towards the Command.
