Insecurity: Plateau LGs adopt community policing model
- ✦The 17 local government council chairmen in Plateau State have resolved to establish formally registered security outfits in their respective councils to complement conventional security agencies in tackling persistent killings and other security challenges across the state.
- According to him, “Formal registration of the outfits would facilitate information dissemination and improve collaboration between local security personnel and conventional security agencies.” Citing Wase Local Government Area as an example, Gar said, “The council chairman, Hamisu Anani, recently organised a passing-out parade for 140 officers of the Wase Rock Security Network Limited.” He added, “The ceremony also featured the donation of 25 patrol motorcycles and two Toyota Hilux vehicles to enhance the mobility, operational capacity and rapid response of the personnel across communities in the area.” He further said, “The outfit was formally inaugurated by the Plateau State Command of the NSCDC following a training programme.” Gar said the ministry oversees the operation of all local governments and chieftaincy institutions in the state, including districts and village administration, and is charged with inspecting, monitoring, providing technical assistance, guidance and advising local governments on administration and financial matters.
- Flanked by the 17 council chairmen, Gar said the chairmen had agreed to adopt the Wase Local Government Area security initiative as a model for strengthening grassroots security.
- The 17 local government council chairmen in Plateau State have resolved to establish formally registered security outfits in their respective councils to complement conventional security agencies in tackling persistent killings and other security challenges across the state.
The 17 local government chairmen in Plateau State have resolved to establish formal security outfits to tackle persistent killings and insecurity.
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What is the latest development regarding Plateau State?
According to him, “Formal registration of the outfits would facilitate information dissemination and improve collaboration between local security personnel and conventional security agencies.” Citing Wase Local Government Area as an example, Gar said, “The council chairman, Hamisu Anani, recently organised a passing-out parade for 140 officers of the Wase Rock Security Network Limited.” He added, “The ceremony also featured the donation of 25 patrol motorcycles and two Toyota Hilux vehicles to enhance the mobility, operational capacity and rapid response of the personnel across communities in the area.” He further said, “The outfit was formally inaugurated by the Plateau State Command of the NSCDC following a training programme.” Gar said the ministry oversees the operation of all local governments and chieftaincy institutions in the state, including districts and village administration, and is charged with inspecting, monitoring, providing technical assistance, guidance and advising local governments on administration and financial matters.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Plateau State, Nigeria Police Force, Caleb Mutfwang.
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The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ephraim Gar, disclosed this at a press conference in Jos on Thursday, where he presented a summary report of the ministry’s statewide project inspection tour across the 17 Local Government Areas.
