Insecurity: IGP Seeks Help Of Royal Fathers

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim K. Idris, on Thursday played host to Royal Fathers from Nasarawa State.
According to a statement made available to The Dream Daily in Abuja by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Force Headquarters, Donald Awunah, “the Chairman of Traditional Rulers in Nasarawa State, His Royal Majesty, Alh. Dr. Isa Mustapha Agwai, was represented by the Emir of Keffi, Alh. Dr. Chindo Yahusa, Emir of Kwandere, Alh. Dr. Almakurah, Emir of Mama and Emir of Loko” on the visit.
Awunah added: “During the visit, the Inspector-General of Police sought the cooperation of the Royal Fathers to ensure adequate security in their domains and prevail on their subjects to be law abiding. He further solicited the assistance of the Royal Fathers in crime prevention and control in their jurisdictions.
“The Inspector-General of Police further intimated the Royal Fathers of the establishment of the Eminent Persons Forum in every State of the Federation, he enjoined the Royal Fathers to participate actively in the Forum most especially by making inputs from their wealth of experience to intervene and resolve conflicts and crisis where they occur.”

“The Emir of Keffi while responding on behalf of the Chairman, Traditional Rulers in Nasarawa State assured the IGP of their supports and partnership with the Police in the Eminent Persons Forum and other area their assistance is needed,” the statement added.