Idris noted that such synergy was particularly crucial to effective policing of rural communities, pointing out that criminals fleeing the urban cities usually disappear into the villages.
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The jingle is aimed at raising the awareness of Nigerians on how to tackle insecurity in the country
He restated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the partnership it shares with the Nigerian Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism as well as in various joint efforts at upholding the internal security of the country
The IGP recalled with delight the Emir’s stint in the Police when he meritoriously served between 1957 and 1963 as the head of the Kano Native Authority Police Division
Abubakar, who was represented on the occasion by the AIG, North West Zone, Suleiman Fakai, said partnership with communities would now take “central role in preventing and responding to terrorism and reducing citizens’ security concerns
The Force spokesman, Frank Mba, a Chief Superintendent of Police, who confirmed the directive, said it is coming based on the recent killing of some policemen, who were on duty in Nassarawa and Borno States