The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Abia State Command, has pledged to strengthen its partnership with the Nigeria Police Force to enhance security and protect lives and property across the state.
The commitment was made when the PCRC, led by its Chairman, Chief Iheanyi Igboanulam, paid a courtesy visit to the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, at the Abia State Police Command Headquarters in Umuahia on Tuesday.
The visit was aimed at formally welcoming the Commissioner to Abia State and reinforcing the existing collaboration between the police and communities.
Igboanulam said the PCRC would continue to serve as a bridge between the police and residents, assuring the Commissioner of the committee’s support for initiatives aimed at improving public safety.
Responding, CP Afolabi thanked the delegation for the visit and expressed his readiness to work closely with the PCRC and other stakeholders to strengthen security across the state.
The Commissioner outlined some of the command’s operational strategies, which he said were being implemented in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police.
He disclosed that the command was working to address communication gaps in critical areas, particularly Aba, while also prioritising the continuous training and retraining of police personnel.
According to him, the measures are aimed at improving professionalism, operational efficiency and effective service delivery.
CP Afolabi further revealed that the command was strengthening its Cybercrime Department to enhance its capacity to investigate and respond to cyber-related offences across Abia.
He urged the PCRC to remain committed to its role of supporting the police and fostering peaceful relationships between security agencies and members of the public.
The Commissioner assured residents that the command would continue to collaborate with the PCRC, communities and other stakeholders in its efforts to create a safer and more secure Abia State.
