NUJ, police, stakeholders brainstorm on security in FCT

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council has reiterated its commitment towards partnering with the police in combating security challenges in the FCT.

The union made this revelation Wednesday in Abuja during a town hall meeting for stakeholders, which had in attendance the FCT Commissioner of Police; Bala Ciroma, NUJ national president; Mr Christopher Isiguzo, chairman FCT NUJ; Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, former FCT Commissioner of Police; Lawrence Alobi (rtd), executive director of HURIWA; Emmanuel Onwubuiko, chairman Gwagwalada Area Council; Hon Adamu Mustapha, chairman Kuje area council, representatives of FCT communities, agencies, among others.

Addressing participants at the event, chairman of FCT NUJ, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, said that the job of the police involves the protection of lives and property of citizens, especially in the FCT, but that recent developments have left a lot to be desired.

He said: “The police should guard and serve Nigerians wherever they are. However, reports abound of government failing in this duty. This is not to indict the police, but the townhall meeting is for the NUJ to weigh in. We want to engage the police in effect policing, especially in the FCT. There are questions begging for answers as regards crime in the FCT. Hopefully, the questions would be answered in the course of our interaction with the police and other critical stakeholders.

Also speaking, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, said the meeting is pertinent as it would provide an opportunity for the police to receive feedback from society; in order to be able to know where to put more effort in providing adequate security to Nigerians, especially FCT residents.

“I was elated when I received invitation for this meeting. I believe in quality service delivery and I try my best to give that to society. This is another opportunity to receive feedback from society and also to improve. Security is relatively stable in the FCT, compared to other parts of the country. There is no society that is crime free, but we try to bring it down to the barest minimum,” he said.

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