To curb crimes and criminalities in Qua’an-Pan local government area of Plateau State, the council administration has handed a new Divisional Police Office (DPO), over to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The council chairman, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a while speaking during the handing over and commissioning of the office in Namu town, described the event as a fulfilment of his campaign promise to the people.
Speaking at the event, the chairman said, “You recalled that on assumption of office and in the face of the many security challenges we assured you of impactful partnership with the various security agencies and outfits within and outside of the LGA, towards the maximization of the services of the Army, Police and other recognized outfits, like the vigilante, community Police, Neighborhood Watch, among others.
“Today, I am happy to inform you that this partnership has drastically reduced the level of crimes, and criminal activities in the local government.”
The chairman added that the securing and establishing of additional Divisional Police Office located in Namu is a further demonstration of practical steps towards curbing security challenges by his administration
“I am happy to inform you that my Administration has completed the building of the fully fortified office structure, which we are commissioning and handing it over to the Nigeria Police Force for operational services from today,” he said.
The inspector-general of police (IGP) Usman Baba, who was represented by the state commissioner of police, Bartholomew Onyeka, called on the people of Namu to be partners in progress by creating a conducive environment for the police to operate.
