Nigerian Police establishes own radio station
The Nigeria Police Force has established a community radio station, on frequency 99.1, which is targeted to bring the police closer to the people, as well as to serve as part of the implementation processes and strategy to combat crimes and stabilize security across the country.
Penpushing reports that, the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Muhammed while addressing guests at the official commissioning on Wednesday explained that, this is a legacy project which was conceived, nurtured and actualized by the Force.
The police boss said the authorities appreciated the need to bolster partnership and good working relationship between the police and the people in various communities, adding that the radio station is a product within the vision of community policing initiative which emphasizes smooth information flow towards strengthening the bond between the citizens and the Police.
‘The Nigeria Police 99.1FM Radio has since commenced test transmission in line with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) code and operational regulations. The radio station will serve as a veritable avenue for the Nigeria Police to engage, enlighten and inform the public on policing activities and other security-related matters’, he said.
‘It will also air phone-in programs to involve the citizens in the security of their localities especially on ways to spot and report crimes and other necessary steps to take in the event of a crime or security emergency.
Penpushing further reports that, Adamu assured that with immediate effect, there will be interaction and people-oriented programs which would help strengthen police-citizens relations and will serve as a trusted point for resolution of complaints by citizens. .
‘I assure Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Radio will pave way for continuous proactive policing in the country and will further strengthen the bond between the police and the people to bring. I also want to reiterate our commitment to the fight against crimes, protect life and property, preserve law and order and uphold fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Constitution’, Adamu said.
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