The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, made the call during a familiarisation tour of the Ogoja and Ikom Area Commands on 15 and 16 October 2026, respectively.
By Frank Ulom
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Published on October 19, 2026
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3 min read
The Cross River State Police Command has called for stronger community participation in crime prevention, warning against jungle justice, electoral violence, cultism and drug abuse among youths.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, made the call during a familiarisation tour of the Ogoja and Ikom Area Commands on 15 and 16 October 2026, respectively.
According to a statement by ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Commissioner, on Monday, the tour was aimed at strengthening police-community relations and mobilising grassroots support to address crime and other security threats across the state.
During his visit to the Ogoja Area Command on 15 October, Ajo engaged traditional rulers, civil society organisations, youth groups, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), representatives of the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba communities, market and trade unions, drivers’ associations and other stakeholders.
He stressed the importance of mutual trust, timely information sharing and active community participation in effective grassroots policing and crime prevention.
At the Ikom Area Command on 16 October, the commissioner urged community leaders, residents, traders, transport operators and other groups to work closely with the police by reporting suspicious activities and emerging security concerns.
He said credible information from residents would help the police prevent crime, protect lives and maintain public peace.
CP warns against jungle justice
Ajo strongly condemned jungle justice, insisting that allegations of criminal conduct did not give anyone the right to assault, torture or kill a suspect.
He urged residents to hand suspected offenders over to the police for investigation rather than resorting to mob action.
The commissioner reiterated that every suspect was entitled to due process and that an allegation of crime did not amount to a conviction.
He also called on traditional rulers and community leaders to discourage mob violence and promote lawful responses to suspected criminal activities.
Police caution against electoral violence, cultism
The police chief further called for collective action against electoral violence, cultism and drug abuse among young people.
He urged political actors and their supporters to pursue their interests peacefully and lawfully, warning against violence, intimidation and the destruction of property.
CP Ajo also encouraged youths to shun cult-related activities and drug abuse, urging families, community leaders and youth organisations to support preventive education and early intervention.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to accessible, accountable and community-oriented policing across Cross River State.
The commissioner urged residents to report criminal activities through appropriate channels, cooperate with law enforcement agencies and support peaceful dispute resolution.
The command said it would continue to strengthen crime-prevention efforts and uphold the rule of law.
