Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has called for deeper collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and communities to improve national security. Speaking at the 42nd anniversary of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Abuja on Thursday, Disu emphasized that effective policing depends on shared responsibility between law enforcement and citizens. He was represented by Deputy Inspector-General Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, who read his speech. The event, themed "42 Years of PCRC: A Legacy of Service, A Future of Safe Communities," recognized the committee's role in building trust through advocacy, crisis support and community engagement.
Disu described the PCRC as a pillar of community-oriented policing, stating that no reform can succeed without public trust and involvement. He said the police remain committed to a model that is proactive, intelligence-driven, technology-enabled and community-rooted. The IGP urged the PCRC to adopt new ideas, technologies and partnerships to keep pace with modern policing demands. He assured the committee of the police force's continued support in advancing community policing.
PCRC National Chairman Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan said the committee now operates in the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Qatar, the United States and Saudi Arabia. He revealed that over 6,000 police officers received welfare packages during the last Christmas and Ramadan celebrations. Junior officers from various commands were honored for outstanding service at the event. The PCRC, established in 1984, promotes grassroots cooperation between the police and the public.
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