Retired DIG Habila Joshak advocates for deploying police to remote areas, establishing stations, and providing accommodation to curb insecurity
He stresses continuous deployment and increased police numbers in crisis-prone areas, emphasizing the need for sustained police presence
Habila Joshak, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, has emphasized the importance of deploying policemen to remote areas as a crucial step in ending insecurity and killings in the country. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today about the recent killings in Plateau State, Joshak suggested that establishing police stations and providing accommodation for policemen in crisis-prone areas would be instrumental in curbing violence.
The retired DIG argued for continuous deployment, stating, “Deployment should be continuous. The Nigeria Police need to have the capacity of the olden days by having police stations in remote areas where men are deployed, and accommodation is provided.” He stressed the need for a sustained police presence in areas with a history of insecurity, preventing the abrupt withdrawal of security forces after a brief period of restored peace.
Joshak emphasized the importance of easy access to information, stating that having police stations and officers in remote areas would facilitate prompt reporting and response to potential security threats. He also highlighted the need for an increase in police officers, citing the current numbers as insufficient to address the security challenges effectively.
The call for remote deployment and continuous police presence in vulnerable areas aligns to enhance the proactive capabilities of law enforcement agencies in preventing and managing security crises, particularly in regions with a history of violence.
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