By; Mohammed Kawu, Bauchi
An iniative in response to the Presidential directive to establish an annual National Police Day aimed at honouring the invaluable contributions of Nigerian police officers has been slated for the 7th April every year on a national scale.
The day also seeks to strengthen community relations and enhance public trust in the Nigerian Police Force, according to the Bauchi state command of the police public relations officer (PPRO) CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil.
CSP Ahmed Wakil said in a statement in Bauchi Tuesday that the state command has lined up an inaugural weeklong community engagement programmes designed to foster a spirit of collaboration and service which included town-hall meeting with stakeholders and community members.
Others, according to the Bauchi Force Spokesperson, are sanitation and cleanup of public spaces, free medical service outreach, school outreach to campaign against cultism and social vive’s, and workathon for strength and partnership building.
The PPRO explained that the command would during the weeklong activities facilitate a
meaningful dialogue session with community leaders, traditional rulers, government representatives, and key stakeholders.
The platform, he said, will address security concerns, brainstorm crime prevention strategies, and explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation between the police and the public in the state.
Officers of the command would also in partnership with the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) lead a large-scale sanitation initiative focused on cleaning and improving frequently visited public areas, such as the Central Market, Muda Lawal Market, and Yelwa University Campus.
As regards the free medical outreach, the command is poised to promote public health by offering free medical services to community members, as the initiative underscores the police’s humanitarian role and aims to better serve our community’s health needs.
On the school outreach, CSP Wakil explained that police officers will engage with students and community members in schools and public spaces, delivering educational programs on the dangers of cultism, violent crime, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), gangsterism, and other social issues.
CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil further stated that the school outreach campaign would be geared to empower youth and guide them toward positive life choices, while the walkathon is being organized to promote fitness and strengthen the police-community partnership, fostering unity and collaboration.
CSP Wakil assured that the Bauchi State Police Command of the Force is dedicated to establishing National Police Day as an annual tradition honouring its officers while reinforcing their essential role in ensuring safety and promoting development in Nigeria.
While inviting warmly all Bauchi state community members to celebrate the significant occasion, the PPRO encourages the public to actively participate in this national day activities and work with the police to create a safer and more prosperous society.
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