CP Niiger command seeks collaboration with Nigeria Army to fight crime in the State.
The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, psc, fsi has paid a courtesy visit to the Brigade Commander, 31 Artillery Brigade, Brig. Gen. H. Bobbo in his office at HQ 31 Artillery Brigade Minna.
The CP in his speech stated that the courtesy visit is to familiarize himself with the formation and to solicit for understanding and cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the Police in the State.
CP Danmamman said situation in Niger State and the neighboring States warrant the cooperation of both agencies to fight insecurity.
He affirmed that even as there are tactical deployments across the State, the two agencies need to come together for a way forward.
He then appreciate the Commander for receiving him, as well as the strategic officers of the formation for the warm reception.
In his response, Brig. Gen. H. Bobbo assured the CP Danmamman of the Brigades support and collaboration, that the narrative must change, he reiterated that he had a cordial relationship with the former Commissioner of Police.
The Commander mentioned that robust relationship covers both official and personal engagements, while he briefed the CP, the series of working relationship that had been in existence between the Army and the Police in the State.
He further disclosed that due to the large nature of the State, the Army has been trying to ensure more coverage in the State, as 18 Brigade had just been recently established in Tegina for wider coverage and operational spread.
He noted that synergy and cooperation have always been there, but just to sustain it and intelligence sharing has been wonderful.
He re-emphasized that the Army will continue to support the Police, as the lead agency in internal security.
