By Kelechi Ogunleye
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has called for strengthened information sharing and unity amongst security agencies to foster national security.
The IGP made the call during a courtesy visit to Ahmed Audi, Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday in Abuja.
Disu said that there was a need for both security agencies to operate as a unified front to achieving lasting peace in Nigeria.
“We often fight difficult battles in demanding terrains, hence, we must encourage one another as we confront contemporary security challenges,” the IGP said.
The IGP said that, because both agencies share the critical mandate of providing national security, efforts must be aligned to enable effectiveness in combating insecurity across the country.
According to him, the visit was a deliberate step towards strengthening existing collaborations between both organisations.
In his response, NSCDC CG reassured the IGP of the corps’ unwavering commitment to synergy.
Audi reiterated that the corps has a long-standing working relationship with the Nigerian Police Force and was ready to strengthen its partnership to meet evolving security needs.
He underscored that collaboration, cooperation, and coordination are the three pillars needed for conventional security agencies to succeed.
The NSCDC boss urged Nigerians to adopt a proactive stance by actively gathering and sharing intelligence reports with security forces.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)