The Taraba State Commissioner of Police, Edwin Ogbeghagha, has reiterated the command's dedication to strengthening ties with the Nigerian Army, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to boost security across the state. This commitment was made during a meeting with the Garrison Commander of 10 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. M.A. Oloyede, and delegations from the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Safe School Club and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Taraba State chapter. The meeting aimed to foster collaboration and address security challenges in the state.
Ogbeghagha emphasized the importance of sustained inter-agency cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint operations in safeguarding lives and property, and maintaining lasting peace in Taraba. The visits from the army and educational institutions were intended to strengthen existing partnerships and promote coordinated efforts to tackle security challenges. The police command's efforts to enhance security have been ongoing, with a focus on building relationships with stakeholders.
Brig. Gen. Oloyede stated that his interaction with the police command was aimed at further strengthening the cordial relationship and operational synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force. He stressed the importance of collaboration in collective efforts to maintain peace and respond effectively to security challenges in Taraba and neighboring areas. The army's commitment to working with the police was reaffirmed during the meeting.
The PCRC Safe School Club also paid a courtesy visit to the commissioner, outlining its plans to strengthen school safety through partnerships with educational authorities and the training of school safety volunteers. The group aims to promote security awareness in schools and foster positive relationships among the police, students, teachers, and educational institutions. The commissioner commended the initiative and pledged the command's support for programs designed to improve safety awareness and crime prevention in schools.
The ASUSS delegation engaged the police command on measures to improve the safety of teachers, students, and educational facilities in Taraba. Discussions during the meeting covered school safety, emergency response, information sharing, and closer collaboration between educational institutions and security agencies. The police command assured the union of its readiness to provide necessary support and reiterated its commitment to creating a safe environment conducive to teaching and learning.
Commissioner Ogbeghagha described security as a collective responsibility and urged stakeholders and members of the public to support the police through cooperation, partnership, and timely sharing of information. He emphasized that the command's Safe School initiative remained open to collaboration with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the protection of schools across Taraba. The command's efforts to deepen partnerships with sister security agencies and educational institutions were also highlighted.
The police command's commitment to building a safer Taraba State was reaffirmed, with a focus on collective efforts to address security challenges. The commissioner encouraged stakeholders to work together to enhance security, and the command's initiatives to promote school safety and security awareness were commended. Key to these efforts is the collaboration between the police, army, and educational institutions to ensure a safe environment for all.
Key points
- The Taraba State police command is strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Army, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance security across the state.
- The police command's Safe School initiative aims to promote school safety through partnerships with educational authorities and the training of school safety volunteers.
- Commissioner Ogbeghagha emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and urged stakeholders to support the police through cooperation, partnership, and timely sharing of information.
