In a move to ensure internal security, the Nigeria Police Force and the management of the CLEEN Foundation on Thursday, March 28, began the revitalisation of the Police Executive Forum.
The Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, March 29, said that the conference where the decision was made known, was held at the Bolton White Hotel, Abuja.
In the opening remarks by the Chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC), Dr Solomon Arase, and Prof. Etannibi Alemika of CLEEN Foundation spoke on the need for a modern form of policing which would include efforts from the Nigeria Police as well as every member of the society.
In his speech, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, represented by DIG Bala Ciroma, talked on the need for the NPF adapt to the rapidly evolving society, so as to boost police efficiency and help the Nigeria Police to carry out its duties.
He also encouraged the personal in proactive measures rather than the preventive.
The IGP advised a hybrid system of policing which would include the implementation of technology in the traditional policing system, and result in the high policing standards.
He said that POCACOV is an example of this innovative approach which represents a coordinative preventive measure aimed at educating the youths and breaking the cycle of violence.
Acknowledging the limitations faced and the challenges, the IGP assured that these challenges would be overcome by the collaborative efforts of the NPF and other security agencies
Addressing the forum, the Chairman Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Makki Yalleman advised on fostering positive relationships, not just between agencies only, but with community members also.
The Chairman stated that the purpose of the Policing Executive Forum is to further boost the capacity and proficiency of the NPF, ensuring that it evolves to a modern policing practice in tandem with the security challenges in Nigeria.
The Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, represented by Mrs. Chinwe Obasi, also highlighted the pertinent for a synergy between the Ministry of Justice and the NPF, which would yield easy prosecution and finalisation of criminal cases.
