The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police has publicly urged the security outfit known as Iru Ekun Security Network, which is associated with activist Sunday Igboho, to coordinate with police and other agencies before undertaking any security‑related activities.
In a statement reported by Punch Nigeria, the commissioner emphasized that cooperation with law‑enforcement bodies is essential to maintain public order and to avoid unnecessary confrontations in the capital.
Iru Ekun Security Network, founded by Igboho, has positioned itself as a private security provider. The commissioner’s appeal seeks to ensure that any operations carried out by the group are conducted within the legal framework governing security activities in the Federal Capital Territory.
The call for collaboration comes at a time when security agencies across Nigeria are under pressure to manage a range of challenges, from communal tensions to criminal activity, particularly in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
While the commissioner did not detail specific incidents, the reminder underscores the government’s broader policy of requiring private security outfits to work in tandem with official police forces to safeguard citizens and uphold the rule of law.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
