The outgoing Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in zone 6, Calabar , Tunde Ogunsakin, has canvassed the need for community policing.

AIG Ogunsakin spoke during his visit to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof  James Ekpoke at the weekend.

He said the visit was meant to strenghten the relationship between the police and the  university community, adding that  community policing was the way to go. Ogunsakin said  police would always work with the university to ensure peace.

Ekpoke  said the school has enjoyed a smooth  relationship with the  police.

“Our relationship with command and  AIG’s office is perfect in terms of dealing .The relationship has helped  to nip riots in the bud. Since the last riot in the  school in 2011, the school has  been relatively peaceful. Where there is community policing, you  hardly see crime in such places.”

He presented an award of excellence to the AIG.