The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday inaugurated an anti-crime outreach program at the Jiwa Town Hall, Jiwa Town, Abuja, as part of its efforts to intensify community-based anti-crime policing strategies.
The programme put together by the Police Campaign Against Cultism & Other Vices (POCACOV) themed “Breaking the Circle: Parental Responsibility in Preventing Youth Crime”, aims to address critical social issues impacting our youth and foster a more resilient community.
With an estimated 500 participants including parents, local leaders, and youth representatives, the event served as a platform for discussion, learning, and engagement on implementing targeted strategies to combat pressing issues such as cultism, drug misuse and abuse, as well as other social vices which threatens the well-being of the youth.
A statement issued by the Force Spokesman ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said additionally, youth development and rehabilitation programs and skill acquisition projects were also introduced to equip youths with constructive alternatives to criminality and fostering self-sufficiency within the community.
ACP Adejobi said various palliatives like food stuff, educational kits, and materials were also distributed during the outreach, including clothing, food stuff, and other household items.
According to him, the Inspector-General of Police, while encouraging the participants, emphasized the intent of the Police to encourage a collaborative spirit among all members of various communities with a focus on the importance of parental responsibility and proactive measures in youth crime prevention.
