The Supervising Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) for the South West, Peter Gana has called for collaborative efforts among security agencies in the fight against terrorism, kidnapping and other crimes in the country.

Speaking during one-day working visit to Oyo State Police Command, Eleyele, Ibadan of Friday, he stressed the need for synergy between security agencies for effective policing.

While calling on policemen to work hard in line with the cardinal programme of the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Abubakar, he said "we must work hard to earn the goodwill and support of Nigerians.

"We should always respect the rights of the people, follow due process and shun corruption so that we can cover effectively all the nooks and cranny of the country," he said.

According to him, policemen should be closer to the people at the community level for information, protect and follow the information to achieve desired results.

While noting that there had not been report of terrorism in the South West, apart from incidences like armed robbery, violence and cultism, he said policemen should be prepared for war.

"We must close with transport operators, institution and the general public to sensitize them on the need to be security conscious," he said.

Addressing leaders of transportation unions and other stakeholders in the state, he warned them to be wary of those to park vehicles in their garages.

"Although, we don't have the problem of insurgents here but that should not stop us from collaborating and forming a synergy to tackle the problem. If you notice any strange object in your community or a strange car parked suspiciously in your motor park,challenge those who park the vehicle and also draw the attention of security operatives to it.

"I am not saying we should take laws into our hands but we can always arrest the culprits and hand them over to security operatives.

"Let us restore our lost rich values including the culture of discipline in our various homes. If all of us are collectively disciplined,crime will be minimized in our society. If Mr. A is a victim today,you could be the victim tomorrow. Don't keep quiet. It is better you even give false alarm than not to talk at all," he said.

The stakeholders offered various suggestions to improve security situation in the state and in Nigeria in general, among which was provision of jobs for unemployed youths, better funding of police, discouraging people who were not passengers from leaving behind their vehicles for a long time at motor parks, and the need for people to stop worshipping money.