He emphasised that this shift aims to ensure effective modern policing and strengthen trust between the police and the communities they serve.
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In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Omolabi said the shift in approach had fostered trust and improved the flow of information, which is crucial in fighting crime in the zone.
He emphasized, “The police have become civil rather than being bossy.
“We are now civil to the people we are working with.
“We come to their level, engage them and we understand one another.”
The AIG explained that the open-door policy allowed communities to report information directly to the police, enhancing transparency and collaboration.
“It also helps us to get information easily from them. And also, the robust way of bringing ourselves to the community level, the open door policy, it has also helped us,” he added.
Omolabi noted that seminars and lectures had been held with officers to encourage professionalism, openness, and community engagement.
“I have held seminars, lectures with them. And this is always what I advocate, that we should be closer to the community in our workplace and on the issue of giving information to the police,” he said.
He urged the public to view the police as partners and reiterated that his office remains accessible for complaints and grievances.
“I operate an open door policy. Since I came, the civilians have access to me.
“My number has been circulated and we work on information, complaints and their grievances,” Omolabi stated.
He further highlighted efforts to improve police efficiency through training and professional development, noting that misconduct among personnel is met with zero tolerance.
