The Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Delta, Comrade Oliver Eyefia has lauded the collaborative efforts of the police and communities in the security of the state.
Eyefia, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Wednesday in Asaba that the prevailing atmosphere of relative peace and security in the state is a function of effective synergy between the police and major policing stakeholders.
“I can tell you that Delta is one of the few states in Nigeria that enjoys relative peace and security and that is why you see influx of businesses to the state.
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“It is very evident and you can attest to what am saying because we all live here and we know the efforts of major security stakeholders in keeping the state safe for residents.
“The major reason is that there is effective synergy between the police and majority of the people concerned with the security of the state”, he said.
The chairman lauded the commitment and dedication of officers and men of the Delta Police Command in policing the state, describing the command as a defender of the people.
He said the PCRC on its part has been a pillar of support to the police and commended the state commissioner of police, Mr. Olufemi Abaniwonda for his foresight and professionalism in the discharge of his duties.
Eyefia said: “The man at the helm of affairs of the police in Delta is doing a great job. He has been very proactive and has his men on ground across the 25 local government areas.
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“However, we should know that the job of security is everybody’s affair, and that is where the PCRC comes in. We help to bridge the gap between the police and the people.
“Our core mandate is to provide a support framework for the police to serve our people better.”
The chairman said the committee functions as an umbrella of the people to help the police work effectively by way of providing information and intelligence for effective policing in the state.
He enjoined residents in the state to show love and understanding in their relationship with the police and other security stakeholders in the state to enhance better policing operations.
