The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in the Badagry community of Lagos State on Monday has said that it is prepared to intercept youth restiveness, cultism and other social vices in the area.
Mr. Jogbe Emmanuel, the committee’s Chairman mentioned that plans to hold a one-day summit aimed at curbing the unease had been concluded by the committee and the Badagry Local Government.
The theme of the summit would be: “Curbing Youth Restiveness, Cultism and other Social Vices: A Proactive Solution to Peace and Security Issues.”
According to Emmanuel, the prevalent security situation in the country has made it crucial for everyone to come on board, and provide solutions, suggestions and contributions to securing their immediate environment.
Emmanuel stated that the goal of the summit was to bring stakeholders together, and train and inform citizens at the grassroots on the need for a secure environment.
“As PCRC, we are in partnership with the Nigerian Police. It is our duty to give necessary support to the Police in securing our environment.
“The Badagry chapter of the PCRC has deemed it fit to organize a summit, which will be of concern to everyone, either big or small organizations, institutions, youth councils.
“In fact, our target is the youth, because they are the people who are most concerned with when it comes to the breakdown of law and order.
“During the summit, we intend to give them orientation, create awareness, give them information as regards how to stay away from crises,” he said.
Mr. Abiodun Alabi, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, is expected to deliver a keynote address.
The committee’s chairman added that other security agencies would be invited to the summit.
He pointed out that the youth, trade, transport unions, captains of industries, heads of communities, corporate organisations and individuals, market unions, student unions, as well as school proprietors would partake in the summit scheduled for Oct. 20, at ASCON Auditorium, Topo, Badagry.
