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PCRC Zone 7 Commences BOOSTAR Implementation, Presents Initiative to AIG
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Zone 7 Police Headquarters, has commenced the implementation of Articles 5.9 and 6(b), (c) and (i) of the PCRC 2025 Constitution (as amended), with the official presentation and demonstration of its BOOSTAR (Boost Alert and Response) initiative to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7, AIG Victor Olaiya, psc (+), and members of the Zone Management Team.
The presentation was led by the Zonal Chairman of PCRC Zone 7, Otunba Bolaji Adigun, JP, alongside representatives of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and the initiative’s technical partners.
While briefing the AIG, Adigun conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, and reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force through practical, technology-driven initiatives aimed at strengthening community policing and improving public safety.
He explained that BOOSTAR is a free public safety application developed by the PCRC, VGN and technical partners to complement, rather than replace, the existing emergency response structure of the Nigeria Police Force.
According to him, the platform is designed to promote awareness and use of Police emergency numbers and the National Emergency Number 112, allowing members of the public to seek assistance quickly through a simple one-touch activation.
Adigun noted that victims of crime or other emergencies may be unable to remember emergency numbers or communicate effectively because of panic, fear, injury or confusion. BOOSTAR, he said, addresses the challenge by enabling users to send distress alerts and location information rapidly, including situations where they may be unable to speak.
He added that the application is designed to function without an active data subscription, thereby improving accessibility to emergency assistance.
The PCRC chairman said BOOSTAR would operate through a divisional implementation framework, with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Divisional PCRC Chairman and Divisional Vigilante Commander serving as key drivers of the initiative in each division.
He explained that the model would promote coordinated emergency response, strengthen grassroots intelligence gathering, enhance accountability and deepen collaboration among the Police, PCRC, VGN and local communities.
Adigun further disclosed that BOOSTAR would support the PCRC National Safe Schools Project by providing schools with a faster and more accessible channel for reporting emergencies.
He said schools, parents and surrounding communities would have quicker access to the Police and approved community responders during security incidents, helping to protect learners, teachers and educational facilities.
Beyond schools, the initiative is expected to support neighbourhood security, passenger and transit safety, religious centres and farming communities. Farmers facing security threats or observing suspicious activities would be able to activate the platform, allowing distress alerts to reach appropriate responders, including the Police and Agro-Rangers where applicable.
The delegation also demonstrated key features of BOOSTAR, including emergency reporting, location-based alerts, promotion of Police emergency numbers and 112, divisional monitoring and registration of vigilante personnel to improve accountability and supervision.
Following the demonstration, Adigun presented a commemorative BOOSTAR lapel pin to AIG Olaiya as a symbol of PCRC Zone 7’s commitment to advancing technology-driven community policing in support of the Nigeria Police Force.
Responding, AIG Olaiya expressed appreciation to the PCRC, describing the committee as a family and dependable partner of the Nigeria Police Force.
He commended the PCRC for its consistent support and contributions towards strengthening community policing and improving public confidence in the Police.
The AIG also applauded PCRC Zone 7, VGN and the technical partners for developing BOOSTAR, describing it as a practical, technology-driven initiative capable of complementing the existing emergency response architecture of the Police.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the principles of community policing by promoting stronger collaboration between the Police and the communities they serve.
Olaiya particularly commended the divisional implementation framework, saying the involvement of DPOs, Divisional PCRC Chairmen and Vigilante Commanders would help drive the initiative at the grassroots.
He disclosed that the proposed pilot deployment in the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State Commands would provide an opportunity to assess the platform’s effectiveness and improve emergency response coordination.
The AIG assured the delegation of his continued support for initiatives that promote public safety, encourage community participation in policing and deploy technology to improve service delivery.
As the next phase, PCRC Zone 7 will engage the Commissioners of Police in the FCT and Niger State Commands, State PCRC Chairmen, DPOs, Divisional PCRC Chairmen and Vigilante Commanders to commence the pilot deployment.
The programme is expected to increase public awareness and use of Police emergency numbers and 112, improve emergency reporting, strengthen community participation in policing, enhance accountability among vigilante personnel and deepen Police-community collaboration.
BOOSTAR is founded on the principle: “Late distress alert is equal to late response.”
Through the initiative, PCRC Zone 7 reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the objectives and functions of the PCRC under the 2025 Constitution while supporting the Nigeria Police Force in building safer, more secure and resilient communities through technology, partnership and citizen participation.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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