President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need for greater collaboration among security agencies to tackle the growing challenges of banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery in Nigeria.
Speaking on Monday in Abeokuta at the opening of a three-day retreat for senior police officers across the country, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Nigeria Police Force.
He stressed that security is a shared responsibility and called for increased support from communities and citizens to enhance policing efforts.
“While the Nigerian police is constitutionally empowered to maintain internal security, protect lives and property, and uphold public order, it is essential to recognise that security is a shared responsibility,” Tinubu said.
“No matter how well-funded, equipped, or trained a police force is, it cannot succeed without the cooperation of the people it serves. Public engagement and trust are central to inclusive policing. Synergy among security agencies is also vital to eliminating banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities.”
Tinubu assured that his government is taking strategic steps to improve the welfare of police officers, including the implementation of a new minimum wage and financial incentives for deserving personnel.