POLICE COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR COLLABORATION

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Zanna Ibrahim, has sued for collaboration of members of the public to assist the force in policing the society.
The Police Commissioner was speaking when he played host to members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Delta State chapter, led by Comrade Augustine Chiejina, at the force Headquarters Asaba.
CP Ibrahim who expressed appreciation for the visit, described it as timely adding that it was the beginning of collaboration between the Force and the Judiciary.
He disclosed that there was need to redeem the image of the police due to what he described as a paradigm shift by members of the public.
He restated the committment of the Police to the security of lives and properties which he said requires a holistic approach.
He disclosed that the Inspector General of Police was so committed to the task pointing out that there was zero tolerance for impunity, indiscipline and human rights violation by any police officer and called on members of the public to report any erring officer to the command. The CP reiterated that there was need for credible information and intelligence from members of the public if the police must carry out its task adequately,

Earlier, the JUSUN chairman, comrade Augustine Chiejina said the visit was to welcome the CP to the state noting that the Union was aware of the indispensable task of the police and gave assurance of solidarity and support of the Judiciary Staff in order to assist in ckeckmating crimes.
Comrade Chiejina disclosed that the courts were having security challenges and pleaded with the CP to assist in that regard in order to avoid breakdown of laws and orders especially during criminal cases.
Correspondent Andy Adaigbe reports that the Police Commissioner gave assurance of the Police protection for the court Judges, even in their houses and offices including the courts especially during celebrated cases.

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