The Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), Kwara State Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to enhance security across the state.
The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the association’s leadership to the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo.
Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of ALPSPN in Kwara State, Dr. Samuel Yusuf Bola, commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for their sustained efforts in combating crime and maintaining peace across the state.
He urged the police command to accord greater recognition to ALPSPN as a critical stakeholder in Kwara’s security architecture, noting that licensed private security companies operate at the grassroots level and are strategically positioned to complement the efforts of conventional security agencies.
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Dr. Bola also praised CP Ojo for his leadership and commitment to safeguarding lives and property, describing his stewardship of the Kwara State Police Command as commendable.
Responding, CP Ojo acknowledged the important role played by licensed private security practitioners in supporting security operations. He, however, urged the association to improve its public visibility, noting that ALPSPN’s contributions to the state’s security ecosystem deserve wider recognition.
The police commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with the association and pledged the support of the Nigeria Police Force in advancing their shared objective of a safer Kwara State.
The meeting highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration, intelligence sharing and mutual support between the police and licensed private security operators as both parties expressed their readiness to deepen cooperation in the collective effort to strengthen security across the state.
