—— Promises Firm Action Against Crime
The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, CP Michael Falade has charged residents in Ekiti State to be part of the State policing through constant passing of vital information regarding crime related issues to the police in the state.
He reiterated the need for citizens to embrace the principle of “see something, say something” as a civic responsibility.
He pledged to adopt a people-friendly approach to policing while maintaining a firm and uncompromising stance against criminal activities.
Addressing Journalists during his official resumption on Monday, the Commissioner described his appointment as a significant milestone in his career and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
He assured residents that his leadership would prioritise the protection of lives and property through professionalism, integrity, and respect for human rights.
He also paid acknowledged his predecessor, AIG Joseph Eribo for his contributions to policing in the state and pledging to build on the foundation and legacy established during his tenure.
Central to his address was a clear message: law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear under his watch, while criminals will be decisively dealt with.
He emphasized that anyone found engaging in criminal acts would face the full weight of the law.
“My approach will be friendly to law-abiding citizens very tough on crime and criminal elements.”
The Commissioner highlighted that effective policing requires collaboration between the police and the public.
He urged residents to actively support security efforts by volunteering timely and credible information, stressing the importance of intelligence gathering in crime prevention.
He noted that criminal elements make up only a small fraction of the population and assured that with collective cooperation, they could be effectively rooted out.
According to him, strengthening partnerships with communities, local security outfits, and other agencies would be key to maintaining peace and security across the state.
The Commissioner also took a firm position against police misconduct, declaring that human rights violations and brutality would not be tolerated under his leadership.
He reminded officers that citizens are stakeholders who deserve respect, adding that discipline and accountability would be strictly enforced within the force.
In addition, he promised to improve response mechanisms to public complaints and called on the media to play a responsible role in disseminating accurate information, especially in an era of widespread misinformation.
Reaffirming his commitment, the Commissioner said his administration would combine intelligence-led policing strategies with community engagement to create a safe and secure environment for all residents.
He concluded by urging families and community leaders to discourage criminal behaviour, warning that those who refuse to change would face the consequences of their actions.
