By Golok Nanmwa, Jos
The General Officer Commanding 3rd division of the Nigerian army, Rukuba Barrack, Jos, and commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major general E. F Oyinlola has said inter-security agency rivalry undermines efforts by security personnel to tackle insecurity in Nigeria.
The GOC, who is newly appointed to maintain law and order in Plateau and some parts of Bauchi, and Kaduna states, made this known when he paid a maiden visit to the Plateau State Police Commissioner, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, at the state Police headquarters in Jos the Plateau state capital.
Maj. Gen. Oyinlola stressed the need to shelve away inter-agency rivalry and work together as one to defeat criminals and maximize peace and security in the state, emphasizing that the visit was part of efforts to further cement the existing synergy between the Military and the police in the state.
The GOC who identified the Nigeria Police as strategic partner in the security space, stated that he came to formally introduce himself to the CP and further strengthen the relationship between the two agencies, noting that when security agencies have a robust relationship network, they easily conquer criminals and share the glory together.
Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner of Police noted that inter security agency rivalry is unhealthy for security agencies in fighting crime in the country.
On the current security situation in the state, the CP hinted that Plateau is relatively peaceful and believes that with the incoming GOC, all issues will be tackled effectively to ensure peace in the state.
