The Christian Police Fellowship of Nigeria (CPFN) has urged the rank and file of the Force to embrace piety in the discharge of their duties.
This, it said, will reinforce the rule of law and impact positively on the nation.
This was the submission at the first anniversary and reunion conference of the body last week at the Prince of Peace Chapel, Police College, Ikeja.
CPFN patron, Retired assistant Commissioner of Police, Zephaniah Lenbang, said the fellowship was out to reach the unreached, win souls for the kingdom and unite Christians in the force.
He said: “The Nigerian Police has been a government agency that has been attacked, battled, neglected and mocked.
“But under the auspices of the CPFN, a prophetic change will happen. God wants us as agents of righteousness to establish the Kingdom of God on earth.”
The founding leader of the chapel, Evangelist Olugbenga Egunsola, said the core objective of the fellowship is to lead policemen to God while expanding frontiers of Christ gospel within the Force.
He noted that despite the enormous challenges that bedeviled establishment of the fellowship, the grace of God was sufficient to bring it to fruition.
“We started in a miniature form and today had metamorphosed to this great accomplishment.
“I received the inspiration to proceed on this project after several applications were turned down by previous commandants of the college.
“The intensity to hatch the dream, God had placed into my hands paved way for a clarion call towards fund-raising.
“We appreciate and acknowledge the financial supports we received in immeasurable values from churches including Deeper Life Bible church, Police College Ikeja and Mountain of Fire and Miracles among others.”
Preaching on the theme where art thou, chairman of the conference, Bishop Kunle Afuye challenged everyone to assess and review their stand with God, especially their living styles.
According to him, Christian officers must strive to maintain unflinching devotion to pious principles.
“I am highly impressed with the young men and women who have dedicated a lot to the progress of God’s work here.
“I just urge you to examine yourself in Christ to ensure you don’t lose track. We must consciously see to it that our children taught the way of the Lord.
“The society will try to confuse them but parents must be alert,” he said.