Kogi Police Killings Spark Call for Community-Led Security – Comrade Miliki
The recent killing of three police officers in Okoloke, Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, has triggered a renewed call for community-led security initiatives.
Idris Miliki Abdul, Executive Director of Conscience for Human Rights and Conflicts Resolution (CHRCR), has urged communities to take a more proactive role in securing their areas.
Abdul condemned the attack, describing it as “condemnable and worrisome.”
He expressed sympathy with the families of the deceased officers and the Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State.
The CHRCR executive director emphasized the need for holistic community involvement in security architecture design, suggesting the creation of security committees in all communities, villages, and local governments.
These committees, he said, should include retired and serving security personnel who are indigenes of the community.
Abdul also called for resource mobilization by both private and public indigenes to support security efforts. “Security is every business,” he said. “We must always be vigilant and be conscious of our community security situation at all times.”
The CHRCR executive director also advocated for the creation of an early warning and response mechanism to share credible and timely security information with relevant institutions and agencies.
The incident has further reinforced the call for the creation of state police in Nigeria, with Abdul arguing that the time is now for this to be implemented.
The killing of the police officers has highlighted the importance of community-led security initiatives. Residents are urged to work together with security agencies to prevent such incidents in the future.
The CHRCR’s call for community involvement in security design is a step towards addressing the security challenges facing Kogi State. By working together, communities can help prevent similar incidents and ensure a safer environment for all.
