Lafia – Alhaji Lawal Shehu-Batsari, the new Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State, on Wednesday called for closer cooperation between the police and the general public, in order to ensure effective policing.
Shehu-Batsari told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lafia, that his administration would put in place every necessary strategy to check crime and criminality in the state.
He explained that public involvement in security was crucial for the curtailment of criminal activities.
“The police will cooperate fully with any organisation or group that assists in adding value to its service,’’ the new police chief said.
He added that the present Nigeria Police leadership was prepared to work with any group towards ensuring protection of the lives and property of citizens.
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“We want to see a crime-free society such that law abiding citizens can always go to bed with their two eyes closed,’’ Shehu-Batsari said.
He called on the state’s residents to always provide the police with information on criminal activities.
The commissioner solicited the support of journalists, assuring them of cooperation from the police to ensure security of lives and properties. (NAN)