FCT Police Commissioner, Mr. Ajao Adewale, pledged to strengthen border security to combat nationwide insecurity.
Speaking at the 2025 Security Summit in Abuja, organized by the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) FCT Command, Adewale emphasized the Police Force’s dedication to enhancing safety measures.
The theme of the summit was “Enhancing Citizens’ Engagement and Community Security for National Security”.
He noted that securing Nigeria’s borders is crucial to addressing the root causes of insecurity.
He assured that the police, in collaboration with relevant agencies, would intensify surveillance and preventive measures across border communities.
“Porous borders are part of our problem. However, the issue of insecurity begins with the individual.
“When we speak of national security, it encompasses food security, spiritual security, job security, these are key components of what we define as national security.
“Unfortunately, we cannot tackle insecurity through mere lamentation or criticism,” he said.
According to him, Nigeria’s peculiar security environment makes it difficult to fight crime, as criminals resist being monitored.
“You are marketing a very difficult product. Criminals never want to be tracked. That is our challenge.
“Security is a collective responsibility. You don’t need to be a billionaire to contribute meaningfully to the issue of national security,” he said.
In his remarks, Chairman of the FCT PCRC, Dr Rufus Ebegba, said the nation must not allow evil forces to overrun the country.
“We must come together as citizens, align our thoughts and resources. Today’s gathering is a commitment that the PCRC stands ready to support the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to stamp out terrorism, harassment, rape, and kidnapping from our land,” he said.
Ebegba called the current situation a “serious security trauma” and urged citizens to provide intelligence and support needed to defeat criminal elements.
He urged all PCRC members to remain disciplined and law-abiding, warning that indiscipline would not be tolerated within the organisation.
“We will not allow terrorists to reign in our land. Their flags will never fly above the Nigerian flag. We must encourage and support our security forces to overcome intimidation from criminal elements,” he said.
Also speaking, Mr Otunba Adigun, Chairman of PCRC Zone 7, reiterated the committee’s mandate to support the Nigeria Police in fighting crime nationwide.
He encouraged the FCT Command to organise more security summits and urged area command leaders to replicate similar forums in their communities.
Earlier, retired Commissioner of Police, Dr Emmanuel Ojukwu, stressed the need for active citizen engagement to strengthen national security.
“Our constitution requires every citizen to obey the law, pay taxes, and act as the eyes and ears of the country,” he said.
Highlights of the event included award presentations to 45 PCRC divisions, businesses, and hotels for their support in promoting security, as well as cultural dance performances by security personnel.
NAN
