- As Police Engages And Reassures Them of Strengthened Partnership
By Chinelo Ogbodo (Enugu State Correspondent)
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has reaffirmed the Command's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the traditional institution in the fight against crime and criminality across Enugu State.
He gave the assurance during a courtesy and stakeholders' engagement visit to the leadership of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council at the House of Chiefs, Enugu State House of Assembly Complex, Enugu.
CP Giwa described traditional rulers as indispensable partners in community policing and grassroots security management due to their closeness to the people and understanding of the security dynamics within their communities.
He stressed that the Command would continue to leverage their support in intelligence gathering, crime prevention, conflict resolution, and the prompt reporting of suspicious activities.
Responding to questions from the traditional rulers, the Commissioner pledged to continue to accord them due respect and recognition as custodians of peace and order in their communities. He appreciated their continued support in promoting peace and security across the State and urged them to sustain their partnership with the Police by encouraging residents to remain law-abiding and security-conscious.
The Council, led by its Chairman, HRM Igwe Samuel Okechukwu Asadu, appreciated the Commissioner for the visit and commended his pragmatic leadership in combating crime and enhancing public safety. Describing him as "God-sent," the traditional rulers offered him their royal blessings, prayed for his continued success, and reaffirmed the Council's commitment to supporting Police initiatives that promote peace and security across Enugu State.
Also present were the Council's Deputy Chairman, HRM Igwe Julius Nnaji; the Public Relations Officer, HRM Igwe (Dr.) Emmanuel Ugwu; Chairmen of the various Local Government Traditional Rulers' Councils; and the Council's former Chairman, HRM Igwe Ambassador Lawrence Agubuzo, and its first grand patron, HRM Igwe Ezeudo Abel Nwobodo.
The engagement, according to the Command's Spokesman, SP Dan Ndukwe, underscores CP Giwa's commitment to sustained collaboration with critical stakeholders to advance community policing, public trust-building, proactive crime prevention, and the maintenance of law and order across Enugu State. NNL.
