{
  "id": 6736326,
  "title": "Kwara CP identifies manpower, logistics gaps in fight against crime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/kwara-cp-identifies-manpower-logistics-gaps-in-fight-against-crime",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T08:49:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/kwara-cp-identifies-manpower-logistics-gaps-in-fight-against-crime/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ojo Adekimi, Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, has pinpointed certain operational shortcomings the force faces when combating crime. During a tour of the Kwara Command led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Lokoja, AIG Betty Isokpan Otimenyin, the commissioner enumerated manpower deficiency, insufficient vehicles, communication gear, surveillance tools, and protective equipment among the command's operational gaps. He explained that the size of Kwara State, with its dispersed areas and need to keep an eye on each area, places significant strain on its personnel. Despite these challenges, Adekimi expressed confidence that the command would persist in making efficient use of its resources to accomplish its goals. He highlighted substantial successes in curbing kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, and other violent crimes across the state. These achievements were credited to intelligence-led tactics, coordinated operations, and persistent visibility patrols along key highways, vulnerable neighborhoods, and hotspots. Due to these efforts, the police have managed to apprehend several suspects involved in criminal activities, seizing weapons, ammunition, and other evidence. Speaking on Thursday, Adekimi reiterated that the command continues to achieve noteworthy progress in crime prevention and detection. The force's operational strategy remains aligned with the Inspector-General of Police's vision, focusing on professionalism, intelligence-driven policing, and operational efficiency. Adekimi credited improved intelligence gathering, strategic deployment, effective supervision, and the officers' resilience for these successes. He also praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his ongoing logistical support, which has bolstered the command's operational capabilities. However, Adekimi warned that misconduct, extortion, incivility, unauthorized phone checks, and abuse of authority would not be tolerated. He emphasized that operational success must go hand in hand with discipline. AIG Otimenyin's inspection tour, he stated, was timely and would further enhance the command's readiness and professionalism. \"We assure the Zone and the Force Headquarters of our continued commitment to improving on our achievements and discharging our constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property,\" he concluded.",
  "summary": "Ojo Adekimi, Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, has identified some operational gaps facing the command in combating criminality across the state. Speaking on Thursday during the operational inspection tour of the Kwara Command by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 8 Headquarters, Lokoja, AIG Betty Isokpan Otimenyin, the police commissioner listed shortage of manpower,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}