During a courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, by the President, Coalition of Civil Society Group, Mr. Etuk Bassey Williams JP and members, concerns were raised over the current security situation of the country and the need for the police to do more to safeguard life and property throughout the Country.
Mr. Williams lauded the commitment and dedication of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in crime prevention and detection, most especially in the area of visibility policing which he observed has led to drastic reduction in crime and criminality in the country.
In his remarks, the IGP expressed delight at the visit and acknowledged the fact that the group have always been partners in progress with the Nigeria Police Force.
The IGP informed the group that the re-organisation of X-Squad is aimed at strengthening the Force to fight corruption within and outside the Police Force. And that the Eminent Persons Forum was designed to partner with communities and find lasting solution to lingering problems in the society.
On a final note, he advised the group to educate the masses on the importance of community policing and that policing is everybody’s business.
The Coalition of Civil Society Group, is made up of; Save Nigeria Initiative and Democratic Movement, Centre for Human Rights Advocacy, (South West) Arewa Initiative (North West) Alliance for Good Governance, OAK Foundation (South West) Network of Young Female Leader of ECOWAS Community (South South) Northern Patriotic Front (North East) Centre for Leadership Network in Africa and Centre for leadership Development Initiative.
