President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday inaugurated the National Joint Command and control centre, crime and incident database centre at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.

He also launched newly acquired operational vehicles of the police to aid addressing internal security issues.

President Buhari commended the police for investing in technologies and infrastructure to combat crimes.

He urged the leadership of the police force to avoid complacencies in the efforts towards ridding the country of crimes.

“Security of lives and property of Nigerians is a constitutional obligation. Hence this remains a top priority in the agenda of our administration and the police are central to the process of meeting this obligation.

“I have always prioritised the police as a critical agency in the internal security architecture of our country.

“Despite successes recorded, I charge the police leadership to avoid complacencies in the efforts towards ridding the country of crimes.”

Speaking further, President Buhari reiterated the position of his administration to ensure a motivated police force.

“My vision is to bequeath our nation a legacy of reformed, modernised fully equipped and a highly motivated police force that is re-orientated to the virtues of professionalism, respect of rule of law

“In cognisance of that, I approved the readjustment of police emoluments as well as the recruitments of 10,000 extra police personnel on an annual basis to motivate and enhance the manpower of the force.