The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has charged the 463 trained special constables to build relationship with their host communities, to address security threats.
He gave the charge Friday at the passing out parade of the first batch of Special Constabulary at the Police Training School, Minna.
Adamu, who was represented by AIG Hosea Karma of Zone 7 Abuja, said the recruitment, training and passing out parade of the officers was a bold step by the force, in addressing security threats in partnership with host communities.
“Community policing is a global model which is problem solving by emphasising the imperatives of partnering with communities, in addressing the causes of crime and reducing fears of insecurity in the society.
“You are, therefore, charged as you pass out and will be deployed, to work with respective divisions and be professional in the discharge of your duties.”
The acting governor, who is also the deputy governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ketsu, urged the special constables to work with traditional and community leaders to deal with security threats in the state.
“You are to make the society better by coming out with reliable intelligence that could pave way for arrest and prosecution of bad elements in the society,” he said.
(NAN)
