Defence, Security
OTUNBA Bolaji Adigun, Zonal Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), zone 7, Police Headquarters, on Thursday held a series of strategic engagements with the Executives of PCRC Niger Command.
This is contained in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Bamah Uche, in Minna.
According to Adigun, the engagements also witnessed the attendance of the members of the Niger Repositioning Committee and Women Coordinators.
He said this was part of preparations for the forthcoming sensitisation programme scheduled for July 24 to July 25.
Adigun stated that the engagements focused on fine-tuning arrangements for the two-day programme, which would feature a road walk and a public lecture.
This, he said, was aimed at promoting community policing, strengthening police-community relations, and advancing the ideals and objectives of the PCRC across Niger.
Adigun also encouraged members of the Niger Command to actively key into the National Safe Schools Project, describing it as a strategic national initiative that aligned with the PCRC’s mandate.
According to him, PCRC mandate is aimed at fostering safer learning environments through effective collaboration between the police, schools, communities, and other critical stakeholders.
He added that the delegation used the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to the CP Niger, Adamu Elleman, where he was briefed about the objectives and planned activities of the upcoming sensitisation programme.
He said that the CP expressed delight at the progress recorded by the PCRC in Niger, while commending the PCRC for its commitment to community policing.
He said that Elleman also appreciated the Zonal Chairman for his unwavering dedication, visionary leadership and sustained efforts towards the growth, repositioning and development of the PCRC in the state.
As part of the visit, the Zonal Chairman also travelled to Suleja, where he met with respected community elders to discuss strategies to expand the PCRC’s membership and deepen community participation in security initiatives.
“The engagement underscored the Committee’s commitment to building stronger partnerships with traditional institutions and local communities in support of safer and more secure neighbourhoods.
“Throughout the visit, the Zonal Chairman received warm commendation and appreciation from members, stakeholders, and community leaders for his steadfast commitment to repositioning the PCRC in Niger.
“They acknowledged his consistency, hands-on leadership, and unwavering support, which they noted have significantly revitalised the activities of the Command and inspired renewed confidence among members.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those in attendance were Usman Inglia, Deputy Chairman, PCRC Zone 7, ASP Amdo Bulus, 2i/c Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Police Headquarters, Dutsen Kura, Minna.
Others are: the Vice Secretary, PCRC Niger Command, the Niger Provost, the Assistant Secretary of the Repositioning Committee, members of the Repositioning Committee, elected executives of the PCRC Niger Command and other stakeholders.(NAN)
W.U
July 10, 2026
Tags: Police Community Relations Committee