• Police to revamp, restructure unit
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate suspension of the activities of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV).
POCACOV is a community policing initiative and public relations tool within the Force Public Relations Department of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The police boss said the decision was part of a strategic effort to conduct a comprehensive review of the unit and reposition it for heightened efficiency and enhanced service delivery.
A statement yesterday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), reads: “Acknowledging the crucial role of POCACOV in advancing community engagement and tackling social vices, the Force recognises the necessity of halting all pending programmes and outreaches, initiated by the present national coordinator, CSP Ebere Amarizu, to facilitate a thorough assessment and restructuring of the initiative to spread across the six geopolitical zones, each with its respective coordinator.
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“This temporary suspension aims to realign POCACOV’s strategies, ensuring they effectively address contemporary security challenges and holistically serve Nigerian communities better than its present localised and ineffective campaigns.
“During this period of suspension, the Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its unyielding commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the nation.”
The police said the revitalisation of POCACOV seeks to reinforce its role as an integral community policing instrument, strengthening the bond between the Force and our communities.
The Force Headquarters said updates on the resumption of POCACOV programmes and outreach activities would be communicated to the public in due course.
It added that the Force would continue to prioritise safety, security, and community partnership.