By Akpokona Omafuaire, Ughelli

THE Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, has said that sustained collaboration with stakeholders and adequate technological equipments are the ingredients needed to end the monstrous insecurity that has plagued the country.

Egbetokun stated this weekend at Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, during the inauguration and handover ceremony of the fully-equipped ultra-modern Ogbona Divisional Police headquarters and a state-of-the-art ICT security command and control Centre.

The IGP was represented by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5 Benin, AIG Arungwa Nwaziue Udo.

The project was built and equipped by the Ogbona Youth Forum (OYF) powered by their patron, Mr. Peter Omoh Dunia, Executive Director, Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited.

A police patrol vehicle and four motorcycles were also presented to the Nigeria Police by Ogbona community at the occasion.

The IGP noted that the police is currently sustaining its service delivery and it is imperative of community collaboration to guarantee peaceful coexistence of our nationals.

“We are living in a modern world and high-tech policing is inevitable these days. This plays pivotal role in tracking and monitoring of people that have criminal intentions.

“We (Police) cannot be everywhere at the same time hence we need the public sustained support. Policing is everybody’s business and communal efforts in this regard will not go in vain.” he added.

In his address, Mr. Peter Omoh Dunia, urged the Nigerian Police to embrace lnformation and Communications Technology (ICT) in their security surveillance and other anti-crime operations to meet the challenges of the modern day community policing.

Dunia emphasised the imperative of Public Private Partnership (PPP) to ensure the success of the ongoing campaign against insecurity in the country and to effectively combat crimes and criminalities at the local level.

“The decision to embark on this project was borne out of a deep conviction: the belief that security is the bedrock of development.

“Without peace and safety, no society can thrive, businesses cannot flourish and families cannot prosper. For too long, our community has grappled with the challenges of inadequate security infrastructure and sober felt compelled to act in a way that would bring lasting change.

“To us, this new Divisional Police Station is more than just a building; it is a symbol of hope, unity and progress.

“It is equipped with modern facilities that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our Police Force in safeguarding lives and property.

“I am confident that it will serve as a beacon of security not just for Ogbona but for neighbouring communities as well. He stated.

The National President of Ogbona Youth Forum (OYF), Mr. Paulinus Eleta noted that “The project will help to achieve a better secured environment within the Edo North especially in this era of kidnapping and other security threatening issues.

“Committed to bridging the obvious gap that existed in the areas of human and physical development in our community”.

Also speaking, Chief Dan Orbih, the Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South South region who presided at the event advocated “strong collaboration between the society with the Nigeria Police in security and peace building to positively change the present negative trends in the country.”