Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has called on well-meaning individuals to support the community policing initiative in the state.

The Governor urged citizens to collaborate with the government to build a united, peaceful, and progressive society.

Okpebholo made the remarks while commending Mr Peter Omoh Dunia (also known as Peter Black) and members of the Ogbona Youth Forum for constructing and donating an ultra-modern police station with a fully equipped ICT centre to the Nigeria Police Force. The facility aims to enhance the security of lives and property in the Ogbona Community, located in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.

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Commissioning the facility, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 5 Benin, Arungwa Nwaziue Udo, applauded Mr. Dunia for his generosity and dedication to his people.

The IGP stressed the importance of deploying technology in modern-day policing, which he described as crucial for monitoring individuals with criminal intentions.

Highlighting the role of community policing in fostering peaceful coexistence and security, the police chief called on community members to remain vigilant and monitor criminal activities.
He also appealed to residents to protect the facility from vandals and hoodlums.