By Mike Odeh James, The Nigeria Times
The Kaduna State Police Command is set to harness the potential of a newly inaugurated executive of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) to address the rising issue of cybercrimes within the state.
During a recent event in Kaduna, Commissioner of Police (CP), AIG Ibrahim Abdullahi, announced this initiative while welcoming the 26-member executive team of PCRC, which is led by distinguished elder statesman Alhaji Sanusi Mohammed, alongside Alhaji Abdul Hassan serving as Deputy Secretary.
AIG Abdullahi expressed the command’s commitment to collaborating with the PCRC to tackle a wide range of criminal activities, emphasizing the need to redirect the energies and talents of the youth towards positive endeavors.
“Regrettably, many vibrant youths are getting involved in cybercrimes and similar issues. We aim to partner with the new PCRC executives to combat this trend and harness the youth’s potential for constructive purposes,” Abdullahi stated.
He acknowledged the longstanding partnership between the PCRC and the Nigeria Police Force, highlighting the committee’s contributions to community safety and successful intelligence-gathering efforts that have supported numerous developmental initiatives.
The National President of PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Olanoyan, praised the unity and readiness of the state committee to advance its mission. He reiterated the necessity of collaborating with various transport unions to mitigate the trafficking of illicit substances and firearms.
Olanoyan expressed PCRC’s unwavering dedication to aiding the Police and other security agencies in ensuring the safety of lives and property in Nigeria. He urged committee members to uphold values of discipline and commitment while striving for excellence.
Police Public Relations Officer ASP Mansur Hassan reinforced the commitment to work closely with the PCRC to enhance community policing efforts. He echoed the CP’s call for youth engagement in national development.
In his acceptance speech, new PCRC Chairman Alhaji Sanusi Mohammed pledged to approach their responsibilities with diligence and patriotism. He expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the committee’s members and national leadership.
Mohammed affirmed, “We will uphold this trust with utmost dedication, striving to elevate the PCRC and contribute meaningfully to the safety and security of our state and beyond. Our new team is committed to actively assisting the Police in their endeavors, recognizing this as a crucial mandate for dedicated service.”
