By C.C Enemuo
The escalating insecurity challenges and the ridicule of the law enforcement by fugitives have revealed an alarming increase in mental vulnerability within the community, leading to the expansion of criminal activities in our state.
A comprehensive evaluation has indicated that the Nigeria Police Force possesses a competent and diverse intelligent workforce. However, it is essential to acknowledge the absence of specific professional components instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency, a feature commonly observed in Western law enforcement agencies. This includes incorporating professional entities such as whistleblowing companies, tracking companies, spy agencies, intelligence security firms, etc.
It is pronounced that Nigeria’s law enforcement framework should not merely adopt strategies from the Western world but should be custom-tailored to consider our unique geographical, social, and psychological dynamics. A well-crafted, indigenous approach is crucial to address our citizens’ specific needs and mental frameworks.
Preserving traditional community policing is crucial for every neighbourhood, including rural areas and forests. It is imperative to address abandoned buildings by either occupying, demolishing, or temporarily utilising them under the supervision of local government authorities. I firmly believe that the reinstatement of local government would significantly enhance community policing efforts.
An innovative approach to effective community policing involves implementing an “executive tariff,” authorising private security companies to handle security issues and participate in prosecuting apprehended criminals where necessary.
Harnessing the potential of our youth through intelligent and paramilitary initiatives could significantly contribute to community security.
Community policing in Nigeria has been underutilised. I propose a new approach where individuals can be indirectly employed through participatory involvement or direct attachment to private security entities, receiving compensation for providing valuable information. I am convinced that the persistent insecurity challenges in Nigeria can be addressed through these measures.
Establishing alignment between private security companies and the regular police entity is crucial and forms a central aspect of my proposed framework.
I am dedicated to further expanding and supporting the government in implementing a comprehensive and efficient community policing strategy.
When I mentioned that my organisation could locate Yahaya Bello, I encountered scepticism from some young Nigerians who doubted the potential for success. However, through our efforts, training received from skilled Police Officers at Police College, and partnerships with international communities, we assert confidently that Mr Bello is akin to a white snake living in a field of black grass.
In community policing, acquiring information is paramount and should not be provided free of charge. In our proposed framework, it is essential to safeguard the identities of informants, particularly when the structure expands nationally. Our design ensures that neither the “information receiving company,” “processing company,” nor the “executing company” can identify an informant, even before and after the informant has been remunerated.
While the endorsement of lawmakers does not necessitate our design, we can institute this through executive privileges, which would establish a mechanism referred to as “executive tariff and which can be subsequently billed into law through the retrospective mechanism.
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ACP Enemuo C.C. Supernum.
