The Akwa Ibom State Police commissioner of police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare has solicited support from youth across the 31 local government area to mitigate crime in the host communities.

 This appeal was made during a meeting with youth presidents and Secretaries of each of the local government areas of the state in Uyo.

The essence of the engagement was to bring the youth to work hand in hand with the police in order to maintain peace and stability in the state.

Emphasizing the importance of collaboration between youth leaders and law enforcement agents to resolve disputes peacefully, AZARE cautioned the youth against taking laws into their hands.

 Addressing company representatives, the commissioner of police stressed that establishing a  dialogue between the host  communities is essential  to ensure an enabling environment for growth and development.

The community leaders are were urged to educate the youth on peace keeping to safeguard the developmental projects sited in their various communities.