By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja.
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to gender inclusion in the Nigeria Police Force, calling on female officers to speak out boldly against harassment and intimidation in the line of duty.
Speaking during a meeting with female police officers at the State Command Conference Hall in Lokoja, CP Dantawaye lauded the leadership of CSP Aishat Abdulrahman of the Pension Department for her exemplary service.
He announced the recent appointment of a female Divisional Police Officer (DPO), describing it as part of deliberate steps to empower more women within the Force.
“Be bold, be heard. This Command stands with you,” the Commissioner declared, urging women not to shrink in the face of workplace challenges but to rise to leadership and professional excellence.
The day’s activities, as detailed in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP William Ovye Aya, also featured strategic engagements aimed at enhancing public health and security operations in the state.
Earlier, CP Dantawaye received a delegation of veterinary health professionals led by Dr. Ahmed, Chairman of the Veterinary Association, Kogi State.
The team proposed the creation of a Police unit at the central abattoir to enforce hygiene standards and support meat inspection activities.
Dr. Ahmed warned that poor abattoir practices could fuel the spread of diseases such as tuberculosis, and urged the police to play a key role in protecting public health.
In response, the Commissioner expressed readiness to collaborate with the veterinary professionals in line with the State Government’s “Health First” agenda.
He acknowledged the growing risks posed by illegal slaughtering and unsanitary meat handling, assuring the visitors of the Command’s interest in partnerships that safeguard citizens’ health.
In a separate session with officers from the State Intelligence Department (SID), CP Dantawaye stressed the evolving nature of crime and the need for adaptive intelligence gathering.
“Criminals now live among us,” he warned, urging officers to deepen their community networks and develop localized intelligence mechanisms that produce actionable results.
He noted that intelligence-led policing must be proactive and community-focused if the Force is to stay ahead of today’s dynamic threats.
CP Dantawaye’s engagements throughout the day reflect a strategic and inclusive vision for policing in Kogi State,one that unites public health, community intelligence, and gender empowerment as core pillars of security and social development.
