A researcher on security and policing from University of Ibadan, Oyesoji Aremu, has canvassed for increased partnership between the public and the police.
Aremu made the call yesterday while speaking on police community relationship during the inauguration of some police public partnership projects at the Sango Police Division, Ibadan.
Among the projects were borehole donated by Aerodrome Home Owners and Residents Association, Samonda; a guard quarter and parking pavilion by the Divisional stakeholders and friends as well as donation of two motorcycles to the Division.
The varsity don, who is the Deputy Director, Distance Learning Centre, UI, recalled that community policing started in America but was introduced to the country by former President Olusegun Obasanjo during his eight-year rule.
He said, “Members of the public should ensure that they alert the police whenever they notice crime in their areas. With this, crime would be reduced to the barest.
