…wants Nigerians to co-operate, collaborate with NPF
By Nkemdi Kanu
The United Progressive Party (UPP) has commended the efforts of the acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, in fighting crime in Nigeria.
This is despite condemnations from some quarters on the rising insecurity in the country.
The party also stated that “numerous successes of Operation Puff Adder, among other strategic initiatives have produced remarkable result”.
It however advised the Ag.IGP not to relent or rest on his oars as the security, which he had been entrusted to grapple with, remains daunting.
The party in a letter of commendation to Adamu, made available to The Niche, signed by its National Chairman, Chekwas Okorie, said that new police boss has given the Police Force a completely new face and image through his focused leadership and creative strategic approach to fighting crimes in the country.
Part of the statement on the letter of commendation reads: “We are persuaded by the enormous amount of maturity, commitment,
creativity and openness, you have brought to bear on the core mandate
of the Police Force which is to secure lives and property and overall security of Nigeria and its peoples to commend you and your team of Officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
“Within the short time of your assumption of office as Inspector
General of Police, you have given the Police Force a completely new
face and image through your leadership sagacity, public relations and creative strategic approach to fighting crimes in Nigeria.
“It is our candid observation that increasing number of Nigerians are becoming confident of giving credible information to the Police with minimum fear of a backlash. You have proved that even in the face of paucity of funds a patriotic leader can make a difference by the quality of leadership he brings to bear on his assignment.
“We are excited about the numerous successes of Operation Puff Adder, among other strategic
initiatives you have initiated since you assumed office.
“We seize this opportunity to equally commend President Muhammadu Buhari who approved your appointment at this critical time when security challenges have become serious cog on the wheel of national development and stability.
“We urge Mr. President to spare no effort in providing the Police Force with the necessary tools and logistics to continue to improve on the good works of the Police which have become noticeable across the country.
“On our own part, we shall within the limit of our capacity as a
Political Party step up public awareness on the need to co-operate and collaborate with the Nigeria Police Force. We urge you not to relent or rest on your oars as the security which you have been entrusted to grapple with remains daunting”.
