The Edo Command of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) recently convened a conference aimed at tackling the rising tide of crimes in Edo State. The event, held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Agency, brought together stakeholders from across the state to forge a united front against crime.
Ambassador Isaac Itseghosimhe, Chairman of PCRC in Edo State, emphasized the critical role security plays in the development of any state. “At this crucial time, we must approach security with determination and collaboration. All stakeholders—citizens, law enforcement agencies, community, religious, and traditional leaders must work together to prevent and combat emerging and existing crimes.”
Itseghosimhe stressed that security challenges require collective action, stating, “The security challenges of the past and current ones call for an ‘all hands on deck’ approach. The security of lives and property is critical to any state’s development.”
He also noted that fighting crime is a shared responsibility among the police, PCRC, security agents, and society, requiring effective strategies and information sharing.
National Vice Chairman, South-South of PCRC, Ambassador Kenneth Otuonunyo, echoed this sentiment, calling for collaboration with law enforcement agencies, community leaders, local vigilantes, and youth to mitigate crimes and safeguard communities.
Otuonunyo envisioned a society where families can live without fear, urging, “Let us build a society where our children and families can live without the shadow of fear hanging over their hands… Let us make Edo State too hot for any criminal to pass through.”
Prophetess Courage Edobor-Eweka, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, highlighted the importance of adapting to evolving crime tactics, saying, “As crime tactics evolve, so do our strategies. From cybercrimes to youth-related offenses.”
