Association advises IGP on credible police recruitment

By Our Correspondent

The National Association of Izalatul Bidia Waikamatul Sunna (JIBWIS) has advised the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, to liaise with religious and traditional leaders to enlist only credible people in the Nigeria Police Force.
The group’s National Chairman, Sheik Abdullahi Bala-Lau, gave the advice during a courtesy call on the IGP in his office yesterday in Abuja.
Bala-Lau said such collaboration would assist the police in recruiting credible young people with the fear of God and imbued with good moral upbringing in the police.
He commended the IGP for his commitment in reducing crime in the country, especially on the highways, which are now safe for travelers.
He also lauded his efforts in combatting armed robbery and kidnapping and called on the people to continue to support the Police in the task of safeguarding lives and property.
He said: “We wish to commend the Nigeria Police Force under your watch for the dedication, commitment and complementary role to the presidency in the fight against electoral fraud, insurgency, kidnapping, terrorism, cattle rustling as well as our silent enemy which is corrupting and indiscipline.
“We are aware that, the maintenance of peace and orderliness is never an essay task in any society worldwide, it is our fervent prayers that Almighty Allah will give you the sound health, wisdom and knowledge to ensure that law abiding Nigerians may go about their business peacefully without being wavered by any means.”
JIBWIS president further commended President Muhamnadu Buhari, for reposing tremendous confidence in the IGP, and enjoined him to do more in tackling the menace of robbery, kidnapping and cattle rustling among other bad vices.
Bala-Lau warned against negative comments aimed at denigrating leaders.
He , therefore, advised the IGP to remain focused in the task of providing security of lives and property of all Nigerians.
The association’s helmsman advised the top police brat to ensure the improvement of officers’ wellbeing as an incentive for higher productivity.
Responding, IGP Kpotun-Idris commended them for the visit and assured of his commitment to the protection of lives and property.
Kpotun-Idris also promised to liaise with both religious and traditional institutions in the country during Police recruitment exercises to ensure enlistment of credible persons in the Force.
He assured that he would live above board, and will as well ensure adequate protection of lives of properties of Nigerians.
The police boss said he would give priority to community policing with the view to providing adequate security to Nigerians.

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