The Inspector-General of Police IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu on Wednesday commissioned the Force Radio Station, “Police FM Radio Station 99.1.”
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Adamu said the Nigeria Police Radio is one of the legacy projects of the Force within the past 2 years.
According to him, the radio will help bring the police closer to the people and bolster partnership and good working relationship between the police and the people.
While noting that the radio station will provide community-based radio broadcast services, Adamu added that it will serve as a veritable avenue for the Nigeria Police to engage, enlighten and inform the public on policing activities and other security-related matters.
He further noted that the station would be involved in interactive and people-oriented programs which would help strengthen police-citizen relations and serve as a trusted point for the resolution of complaints by citizens.
He said, “The Nigeria Police 99.1FM Radio has since commenced test transmission in line with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) code and operational regulations
“The radio station will serve as a veritable avenue for the Nigerian Police to engage, enlighten and inform the public on policing activities and other security-related matters.”
He commended the full support of President Muhammad Buhari and the Minister of Police Affairs for their relentless commitment to the security and safety of Nigerians which gave birth to the establishment of the Police Radio Station.
Some notable dignitaries who gave goodwill messages to the Police authorities over the commissioning of the new radio station include Deputy Senate President Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and the Minister of Information Alhaji Lai Mohammed and the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the President, Mallam Garba Shehu. amongst others.
