By John Odhe, YENAGOA
The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale has charged Officers and Men of his command to move beyond reactive policing by identifying threats early, obtaining credible intelligence and taking preventive action before crimes escalate.
The CP gave the charge during a one-day capacity-building programme he organised for personnel on proactive and intelligence-driven policing.
The police boss said the programme was in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
Tagged “Capacity Building for Proactive Cum Intelligence-Gathering Policing in Littoral Areas,” the programme brought together Divisional Police Officers and other ranks to strengthen their capacity for effective intelligence gathering.
Adewale noted that police was not only for intelligence gathering but also for assessment and utilisation, particularly in Bayelsa’s challenging littoral environment.
The commissioner of Police extolled the IGP for his foresight on proactive, intelligence-led and community-oriented policing strategies.
He noted that the initiative was designed to translate the IGP’s vision into practical and operational capabilities within the Command.
He further charged participants to convert the knowledge gained into action, directing that the 30-day action plans developed from the training should yield measurable improvements in intelligence gathering, crime prevention and operational effectiveness.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Mr. Musa Mohammed, the CP reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to continuous capacity development and community-focused policing to safeguard lives and property across Bayelsa State.
He also sought the cooperation of members of the public to help the police to effectively fight crimes in the State.
