The Chief of Military Workers (COAS), Lieutenant Common Waidi Shaibu, has harassed {that a} unified and coordinated method amongst Nigeria’s safety companies is crucial to successfully deal with the nation’s evolving safety challenges.
He made the assertion whereas receiving the Inspector Common of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, throughout a maiden familiarisation go to to the Military Headquarters in Abuja.
In response to the Performing Director of Military Public Relations, Colonel Apollonia Anele, the IGP underscored the significance of strengthening collaboration and sustaining inter-agency synergy between the Nigerian Military and the Nigeria Police Power.
He counseled the long-standing partnership between each establishments, noting that such cooperation stays vital to attaining nationwide safety goals.
The IGP additionally appreciated the Military’s position in capability improvement, significantly its coaching of Police Cellular Power personnel, which he mentioned has enhanced operational effectiveness throughout varied theatres.
He additional assured the Military of continued intelligence sharing and operational coordination to strengthen joint safety efforts.
In his response, Lieutenant Common Shaibu congratulated the IGP on his appointment because the twenty third Inspector Common of Police and reaffirmed the Military’s dedication to deepening inter-agency collaboration.
He recalled their earlier skilled engagement through the United Nations Mission in Darfur, describing it as a powerful basis for coordinated operations in complicated safety environments.
The COAS additionally acknowledged the Nigeria Police Power’s help to army operations in Kogi, Kwara, and Niger States, the place ongoing efforts towards banditry and kidnapping have recorded notable progress.
He emphasised that sustained peace and safety can solely be achieved by a unified and well-coordinated inter-agency framework.
The assembly strengthened the significance of joint planning, intelligence sharing, and operational coordination as vital pillars for addressing Nigeria’s dynamic safety challenges.
Linus Aleke
Times Nigeria