Security: Police task journalists on awareness
By Ochiaka Ugwu
L-R: NUJ FCT Chair, Emmanuel Ogbeche receiving FCT Command Emergency Numbers from CP, Bala Ciroma during the visit.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have tasked journalists to always provide information that will aid residents in being security conscious and staying protected in the capital city.
This was made known Friday by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bala Ciroma while receiving the executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council led by the Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche in his office.
Ciroma who said that he was excited to welcome EXCO noted that newsmen has great role to play in strengthening the security architecture of the FCT.
He said his five years synergy with the press has really paid off and will make him to build stronger synergy with NUJ FCT Council.
Ciroma noted security is everybody’s business as police cannot do it alone “That is why the world is embracing community policing” he remarked.
While calling on members of the society to help police in intelligent gathering and sharing, Ciroma pledged to work with NUJ FCT to enhance security of lives and property.
Reacting on the issue of “One chance” menace in the city as raised by NUJ Chairman, Ciroma said the police have a Task Force that is up and doing, but urged residents to always volunteer information that will aid their work.
Speaking earlier, Chairman of Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche who commiserated with the Commissioner on the death of his relative said the purpose of the visit was to deepen relations with the command and began a strategic partnership that will be of mutual benefit.
Ogbeche who made case for police collaboration in war against fake journalists which he said is hindering professionalism, also want s the command to extend the partnership on combating hate speech given the fact that 2019 elections are at hand.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have tasked journalists to always provide information that will aid residents in being security conscious and staying protected in the capital city.
This was made known Friday by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bala Ciroma while receiving the executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council led by the Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche in his office.
Ciroma who said that he was excited to welcome EXCO noted that newsmen has great role to play in strengthening the security architecture of the FCT.
He said his five years synergy with the press has really paid off and will make him to build stronger synergy with NUJ FCT Council.
Ciroma noted security is everybody’s business as police cannot do it alone “That is why the world is embracing community policing” he remarked.
While calling on members of the society to help police in intelligent gathering and sharing, Ciroma pledged to work with NUJ FCT to enhance security of lives and property.
Reacting on the issue of “One chance” menace in the city as raised by NUJ Chairman, Ciroma said the police have a Task Force that is up and doing, but urged residents to always volunteer information that will aid their work.
Speaking earlier, Chairman of Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche who commiserated with the Commissioner on the death of his relative said the purpose of the visit was to deepen relations with the command and began a strategic partnership that will be of mutual benefit.
Ogbeche who made case for police collaboration in war against fake journalists which he said is hindering professionalism, also want s the command to extend the partnership on combating hate speech given the fact that 2019 elections are at hand.
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