Delta State chapter of Council of Traditional Rulers has advocated strongly for community policing so as to arrest the escalating insecurity in the country.
The Chairman of the Council, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor, who spoke through the council after their meeting said they were concerned about the worsening security situation across country and urged the Federal Authorities to think out of the box, re-jig the security architecture and adopt more decisive strategies to contain the situation.
The royal fathers condemned the attack and killings of innocent Nigerians in Kastina,Zamfara, Kaduna, Benue and other flash points across the country saying that the Nation was sliding to a “worrisome direction” occasioned by insecurity and lack of value for life. “We are worried that kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle, rustling, herdsmen attack on farmers, killing and trading in human parts has remained unabated and we feel Government should act fast and stem the tide”.
Supported by the 2nd vice Chairman the Council, Pene Luke Kalanama VIII, The Monarchs charged the Inspector General of Police to come up with strategies for effective community policing saying that was the way to go giving the circumstance Nigerians have found themselves.
According to him, “We wish to urge Nigerians not to regard security as the sole responsibility of security agencies and military civilianizes rather all Nigeria should see security as the collective responsibility of all Nigerians”.
The Monarchs alerted unsuspecting members of the public of the activities of criminal syndicate who pose as security personnel along the highway and pretend to be willing to assist motorists whose vehicles broke down along the road only to dispossess them of their belongings and other valuables.
The Monarchs also called for synergy between the Monarchs and Presidents-General of communities saying that there was no need for acrimony between them since the traditional rulers were in charge of their kingdoms.
The Traditional Rulers led by the Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor also visited the Asaba of Asaba, Obi Professor Chike Edozien to felicitate with him on his safe return to Asaba after a successful medical vacation abroad for over three years.
The Asagba called on Governments at all levels to continue to build on the existing development structures for the steady development and growth of the society saying that the development blue print of past governments should not be jettisoned but rather improved upon.
