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By Olugbenga Salami
Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Divisional Police Headquarters and six Rank and File Quarters by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, NPTF to directly enhance the security of the Mpape environment in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations in the ministry, Bolaji Kazeem said the groundbreaking ceremony was witnessed by the Executive Secretary of NPTF, Mohammed Sheidu, and the FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, among others.
The minister who was represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Yusuf Abubakar Argungu commended the effort of the NPTF in addressing the challenges of security in Bwari Area Council, thereby providing a conducive environment for the citizens and their businesses.
“The presence of this divisional headquarters of the police in this location will protect citizens commuting daily for their daily activities from the danger of kidnapping, one chance, and robbery as well as other related crimes affecting people in the city,” he said.
Gaidam, therefore, urged the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, which he described as a leading internal security agency in the country, to continue to promote synergy with citizens in the location and other security agencies in the city to uphold the responsibility of enforcing laws and prosecuting offenders in the federal capital city.
According to him, the Federal Government is poised for the emergence of a world-class police force that is inclusive, intelligence-led, technology-driven, and community-based and that is alive to its constitutional responsibilities and commitment to implementing the ongoing comprehensive police reform to revolutionize the policing landscape by fostering inclusivity, community engagement, intelligence-driven operations, and technological integration.
The minister also stressed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ to prioritize initiatives aimed at promoting community policing, enhancing transparency and accountability, and fostering a culture of respect and understanding as well as strengthening the bond between the police and the community.
In his remarks, the District Head of Mpape, Alhaji Adamu Diga thanked the ministry, NPTF, and the NPF for accepting their request to upgrade the existing Mpape Police Post to the Divisional Headquarters to enhance the efficiency and service delivery to the people of the district.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of NPTF, Mohammed Sheidu also appreciated the minister and the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun for their commitment, guidance, and collaboration have been instrumental in guiding the police modern infrastructure and the improvement of the welfare of the police officers.
“This is a historic day for the Nigeria Police Force and the nation as a whole in the groundbreaking ceremony to take a major step toward construction of modern smart divisional police headquarters and rank and file quarters here in Mpape in Abuja which would be replicated in the six geo-political zones.
“This facility is more than just bricks and mortar, it represents our collective resolve to provide our police force offices with modern instruction that enhances their operational capacity and improves well-being,” he stressed.
