THE Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has congratulated the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on his appointment and assumption of office.
This was contained in a statement signed by the MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Executive Secretary, Professor Wole Abbas.
“This elevation, approved by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a testament to Disu’s decades of dedicated service, professionalism and proven track record in various strategic roles within the Force, including his leadership in critical operations and commands.
“We see in his appointment a fresh opportunity to strengthen the internal security architecture and restore greater public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force at this pivotal time,” the organisation said.
It added: “As the umbrella body for Muslims in the South West geopolitical zone, MUSWEN recognises the enormous challenges confronting our nation, particularly the persistent wave of insecurity manifesting in banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, cultism and other violent crimes that continue to threaten lives, property and peaceful coexistence, especially in our region and across the country.”
The group tasked the IGP to intensify community policing initiatives and foster “closer collaboration between security agencies and local communities, including faith-based organisations, traditional institutions and youth groups, in order to build trust and enhance intelligence gathering at the grassroots level.”
It urged him to address “rising insecurity in the South West, with particular attention to kidnapping along major highways, farmer-herder conflicts, urban violence and emerging threats that undermine economic activities and social harmony in our states.”
According to MUSWEN, the IGP should also proritise “strengthening discipline, welfare and capacity building within the Force to boost morale, curb corruption and equip officers with modern tools, training and technology for effective, intelligence-led policing.”
It said the police chief should ensure “impartiality, professionalism and respect for human rights in all operations, while upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of all citizens, irrespective of faith, ethnicity or background.”
MUSWEN pledged its full support and cooperation to the IGP and the Nigeria Police Force in the collective effort to secure lives and property.
The organisation called on “all Muslims in the South West, and indeed all Nigerians, to rally behind the security agencies through credible information sharing, prayers and active citizenship.”
MUSWEN prayed that Allah (SWT) grants IGP Disu wisdom, good health, courage and success in the discharge of his duties.