Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) FCT Command, Olorogun Dr Rufus Eseoghene Ebegba KSJI, has tasked security agencies on the adoption of contemporary approaches to tackle the rising spate of insecurity, especially within the FCT and its environs.

Dr Ebegba made this remarks in reaction to issues on how best to tackle insecurity and safeguard lives and property in the face of cases of kidnappings. He called on the public to not cower to the attempts to instil fear in them.
He said “ The rising spate of insecurity in the FCT has in very recent times, arrested the attention of the public, as well as dampened the enthusiasm with which FCT residents go about their daily lives.

We must commend the Police and other relevant security agencies for their alertness and efforts to tame this disturbing development, which has led to the arrest of several criminal masterminds, and the release of kidnap victims and hostages”.

Speaking further, Dr Ebegba, who is the immediate past Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency NBMA, also tasked relevant agencies to see to the adoption of contemporary apparatus to tackle the sudden burst of crime.

He said “ As we commend and appreciate security agencies, I seize this medium to call for the upgrade of our security apparatus, as well as, the adoption of modern/necessary measures to reassure citizens on the readiness of the government to tackle insecurity. Strategic acquisition and deployment of contemporary equipment like Armoured Personnel Carriers, Surveillance Helicopters, Armoured Bikes, and Utility Vehicles for patrols and offensive fronts.

“ Similarly, citizens must be aware and awake to their responsibilities because we all have a role to play. Should we notice anything suspicious or suspect strange developments, we are enjoined to approach the nearest police station/personnel to report or discuss our observations. Security and social order are our collective responsibilities and we must contribute our quote, Dr Ebegba added.