Ogbona, Edo – The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has lauded the kind gesture of Peter Dunia and members of Ogbona Youth Forum for building and donating an Ultra Modern Police Station with fully equiped ICT Centre to the Nigeria Police Force.

Okpebholo said the initiative will go a long way in securing the lives and property of the people of Ogbona Community in Etsako Central Local Government Area of the State.

The Governor, while on a tour of the newly built station lauded the donors of the facility for their passion towards the progress and security of the people of the area.

He challenged others to see the gesture as an inspiration and a call to collaborate with government to build a united, peaceful and progressive society.

On his part, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun said Dunia has demonstrated his love towards his people.

The IGP who was represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 5 Benin, Arungwa Nwaziue Udo, stressed the need for the deployment of technology in policing, a move which he described as pivotal in modern day policing, geared towards monitoring of individuals with criminal intentions.

He highlighted the importance of Community Policing in ensuring peaceful co-existence and security, while reiterating the need for vigilance by community members to monitor crime and other criminal activities.

The Police boss however appealed to the people of the community to protect the facility from vandals and hoodlums