Borno Police Back Safer School Initiative After PCRC Chairman’s Visit
By Ali Mohammed Zanna, Maiduguri
The Borno State Police Command has pledged support for the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Safer School Initiative aimed at strengthening security in schools across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, gave the assurance when he received the National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Ibraheem Olaniyan, during an official visit to the command on Wednesday.
The initiative seeks to promote safer learning environments through collaboration among the police, communities, school authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
During the visit, Olaniyan commended the Borno State Police Command for its efforts to maintain peace and security despite the complex security challenges facing the state.
He also presented the Safer School Initiative to the commissioner for consideration and endorsement.
Abdulmajid appreciated the PCRC national chairman for his contributions to strengthening police-community relations and promoting security partnerships across the country.
He said effective community engagement remained essential to building public trust and improving collective security.
The commissioner further noted that the Safer School Initiative aligned with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police to promote safer learning environments through collaborative security efforts.
He assured the PCRC of the command’s support for the initiative, emphasising the need for cooperation among security agencies, local communities, school administrators and other stakeholders to protect students and school personnel.
The police command reiterated its commitment to strengthening partnerships with the PCRC to improve security and promote peaceful coexistence across Borno State.
