UN Ambassador Urges Politicians To Empower Police

In a bid to curtail security challenges and promote peace in the country, UN peace Ambassador, Dr Sherif Lawal, has called on public office holders and the politicians to support in financing the Nigeria Police Force to safeguard the people and properties.

Dr Lawal said personnel of the force need help and support from “all of us”, adding that it would give room for unprecedented improvement and success in the act of fighting crimes.

Speaking at the International Association of World Peace Advocates on Thursday in Abuja, he said the police must be supported financially and physically to enable them to address crimes.

He criticised politicians for their corrupt tendency in the country, saying “their tendency to get rich quickly, increases crimes”.

The United Nations, Lawal said, had been supporting police systems all over the world, appreciating their effort in promoting peace across the globe.

“The police are humans like everyone else, they have limitations on what they can do which solemnly depends on facilities and equipment at their disposal,” he said.

Lawal said the collaboration would not only help in improving security in the country but would provide an opportunity to arrest and

fish out criminals wherever they may decide to hide and hope to “banish their ill-gotten and dirty wealth.”

“Police are better and can do well, we call on the paramilitary agencies to support them. We are going to sacrifice for the sake of humanity. Our organization has done enough to promote the United Nations, we promote UN ideals and UN’s peace, that is why we organize a lot of symposia and conferences.

“Putting heads together with our reliable personnel of the Nigeria Police

Force, this catastrophic menace would surely be eradicated or reduced to a minimal level.

“The mother of it all, our politicians or public office holders should empower the police to carry out its functions effectively,” he added.

Amb Sherif Lawal was commended for his contribution to the organization and for promoting peace in Katsina State.

Amb Pep Stafsen in his remarks said policing is a necessity for the peace and safety of humanity.

“Our association will stand to promote the police welfare. We decided to honour some heroes as peace ambassadors,” he said.