By Abayomi Bashiru
Members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Ogun State Metro Command, have been urged to deepen their commitment to community service and grassroots security across the state.
The charge was given by the retired Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Adewale John Abolurin, during an inspection visit by executive members of the State Metro PCRC to the remodelling site of the Ibara Government Reserved Area (GRA) Police Post in Abeokuta.
Abolurin explained that the ongoing remodelling of the police post into a modern security facility—designed to function as a divisional command and accommodate NSCDC units—would significantly strengthen security in the GRA. He noted that the project forms part of the urban regeneration initiatives of the Ogun State Government under Governor Dapo Abiodun.
He enjoined PCRC executives and residents to remain steadfast in supporting community development and security efforts, stressing that peace and safety could only be sustained when citizens take ownership of security within their environments. According to him, security should be seen as a collective responsibility.
In his remarks, the State Metro Command PCRC Chairman, Hon. Yomi White, commended Abolurin for personally supervising the project and for mobilising support toward the establishment of a robust security architecture in residential communities.
Also speaking, the Ibara GRA PCRC Coordinator, Rev. Timothy Balogun, lauded Abolurin’s leadership, describing his hands-on supervision and commitment to the project as exemplary.
Balogun assured that members of the PCRC in the area would continue to work closely with security agencies to ensure the safety of residents and improve the welfare of security personnel deployed to the community.
