From Rabilu Abubaka, Gombe
Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, Gombe State chapter has expressed confidence in the leadership of its National Chairman, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan, for his transformative contributions to community policing and national development.
The commendation was delivered by the State Chairman of PCRC, Comrade Garba Ubale, during its first programme of 2025, which also featured the inauguration of Youth and Women Committees.
Ubale described Olaniyan as a nationalist committed to promoting PCRC and supporting the Nigerian Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.
He noted Olaniyan’s relentless efforts, including traveling across Nigeria to strengthen PCRC’s mission.
“Although he could not attend in person, his message of encouragement has strengthened our resolve to contribute more to community security,” Ubale stated.
He also praised Olaniyan for fostering a sense of shared responsibility in addressing security challenges, emphasising that effective community policing is a collective effort.
In her goodwill message, the Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Ms Adaline Patari lauded PCRC for its grassroots presence and vital role in providing critical information that has helped reduce crime in communities.
Patari also highlighted NOA’s involvement in conflict resolution, citing the agency’s recent mediation in a longstanding land dispute between Kinafa and Gwani communities as an example of its impact.
In his address, Chairman of Gombe Local Government, Barrister Sani Haruna emphasised the importance of community collaboration in combating insecurity.
He announced a new policy requiring property owners to collect biodata from tenants to ensure proper identification of individuals renting homes.
