The police command in Akwa Ibom says it is working in synergy with the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) to strengthen security within the university community.

The police commissioner, Baba Azare, stated this on Monday in Uyo when he visited the vice chancellor, Christopher Ekong.

Mr Azare said the visit was part of the command’s strategic engagements with key stakeholders across Akwa Ibom.

“This visit is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between the police and critical institutions within the state,” he said.

He further said the visit aimed to deepen cooperation, strengthen information-sharing, and promote a safe and secure environment for the people.

The commissioner reiterated the need for a strong and sustained partnership between the police and the academic community.

“This synergy becomes more critical following the strategic roles that universities play in the development of the society,” he said.

Mr Azare expressed the police’s commitment to effective crime policing and to protecting lives and property within and around the university community.

He said the command would continue to work closely with the university community to prevent crime, respond promptly to security concerns, and maintain peace and order.

The police chief further stressed the need for proactive policing, intelligence-led operations, effective communication, and early identification of emerging security threats.

“Security remains the collective responsibility of all of us. We seek the public’s cooperation. We encourage timely sharing of relevant information,” he said.

Mr Ekong thanked the police official for the visit and commended the command for its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state.

Mr Ekong said building a cordial relationship between the university and the police was critical to maintaining law and order within the university community. He stated that a secure academic environment was essential for effective teaching, learning, research, and institutional development.

Mr Ekong said the visit reinforced both institutions’ shared commitment to building a safer, more secure academic environment.

(NAN)