BAYELSA CP SEEKS COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO CURB CULT-RELATED VIOLENCE
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, has urged traditional rulers, youth leaders and Community Development Committees (CDCs) to collaborate with the police to curb cult-related violence and prevent further loss of lives.
Adewale made the call during a meeting with community leaders and CDC representatives in Yenagoa on Friday, following a recent wave of cult-related violence that has claimed lives in some communities.
In a press release issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Muhammed, said the meeting was organised to strengthen community collaboration and address emerging security threats.
The commissioner described traditional rulers as the eyes of their communities, urging them to work with youth leaders and CDC representatives to identify potential threats, discourage reprisals and provide timely information to the police.
“Traditional rulers are the eyes of their communities. We need your cooperation, alongside youth leaders and CDC representatives, to identify potential threats and provide timely information that will help us prevent criminal activities,” he said.
Adewale stressed that a united response from community stakeholders was essential to protecting lives and restoring peace in affected areas.
“Every stakeholder has a vital role to play in building a common front against cultism and other criminal activities. We must work together to prevent violence and ensure the safety of our people,” he added.
During the meeting, traditional rulers, youth leaders and CDC representatives expressed concern over the security situation and called for increased police visibility and patrols in their communities.
They also stressed the need to protect the identities of residents who provide security information to the authorities and highlighted other areas requiring support from the police and government.
Responding, Adewale assured the community leaders that their concerns would receive attention, emphasising the importance of sustained communication between the police and local stakeholders.
He urged residents to report threats and suspicious activities promptly to enable security operatives to intervene before violence escalates.
“We encourage residents to report suspicious movements, threats and other security concerns promptly. Early information will enable the police to respond before situations deteriorate into violence,” he said.
The community leaders appreciated the engagement and pledged to work more closely with the police command to curb cult-related activities and prevent further loss of life.
The command also urged residents and other stakeholders to reject violence and reprisals and support lawful efforts to maintain peace and security across Yenagoa communities.
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