The community policing committee for Otolo Nnewi division in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra state was recentl inaugurated by SP Sunday Ochongwu, the divisional police officer of the division. The inauguration is in line with the directive of the Inspector Generals of Police and the CP Itam, who saw the need to implement the act as enshrined in law, to help curtail crime and criminal activities in the country. There is no gain stating the fact that security of a nation is paramount, and it's time to put aside politics and prioritize the safety of citizens.
While interacting with newsmen after their inauguration, Chief Eugene Okechukwu Okonkwo Isugugbe said that "for too long, security has been entangled in political agendas, hindering effective solutions. It's crucial to recognize that security is a collective responsibility, not a partisan issue. He commended the police for removing the aspect of politics towards ensuring that there is peace in Nnewi North LGA, starting with Otolo Nnewi Division.
While interacting with newsmen the divisional police officer of Otolo police station, SP Sunday Ochongwu said that citizens must wake up and take ownership of their environment to ensure their safety. This involves:
He described community policing, as a method for collaboration with local law enforcement to identify and address security concerns.
He said that Neighborhood watch when established through volunteer groups would monitor and report suspicious activities, as well as Intelligence Sharing, which will.in turn provide valuable information to security agencies to prevent crimes.
He stressed that civic education promotes security awareness and as well educates others on preventive measures.
He stressed that to ensure that political barriers are broken, security needs to be depoliticized, while separating security from political interests and focus on solutions.
He also encouraged bipartisan cooperation to foster collaboration among political parties to address security challenges, as well as support security agencies to provide adequate resources and training for security personnel.
He therefore called on citizens, community leaders, and policymakers to unite to in prioritizing security and also help make security a top priority, transcending political affiliations.
The DPO while inaugurating the divisional community policing committee in the division thanked Otolo Nnewi community for their support that made the development to be possible. He also commended the Commissioner of Police of the state C.P Itam, for his proactive measures to see to it that the community which is the microcosm gets the needed attention. He said that the community policing is higher because of the responsibility they are saddled with. He promised to work with all stakeholders in the community to ensure that the security of lives and property is guaranteed.