The Taraba State Commissioner of Police, Edwin Ogbegaghagha, has called for sustained dialogue, timely information sharing and collective responsibility among security agencies, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to address insecurity and promote peaceful coexistence in the state.
Ogbegaghagha made the call on Wednesday in Jalingo during a security engagement with civil society organisations and other stakeholders at the state police command headquarters.
He said collaboration between the police and members of the public was essential to preventing crime, strengthening security responses and maintaining peace across Taraba State.
The commissioner assured participants that concerns raised during the meeting had been noted and would receive the necessary attention within the operational capacity of the command.
He urged civil society organisations and members of the public to support the police with credible and timely information to help identify security threats and prevent criminal activities.
According to him, the engagement formed part of a series of consultations planned by the command to strengthen public trust, address security challenges at the grassroots and develop sustainable strategies for restoring and maintaining peace across the state.
He explained that the initiative was in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to strengthen community partnerships and improve security nationwide.
The meeting, Daily Post observed, provided an opportunity for participants to express their fears, concerns and challenges regarding the security situation in their respective communities and places of business.
During the engagement, stakeholders highlighted security challenges affecting their communities, while discussions focused on possible solutions and practical measures to address the concerns raised.
Ogbegaghagha reiterated the command’s commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to tackle security challenges, stressing that effective collaboration and timely communication were necessary to improve public safety.
He encouraged participants to sustain their engagement with the police and promptly report suspicious activities, noting that community participation remained crucial to crime prevention and efforts to ensure lasting peace in Taraba State.