MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Jan 26 (PIA) -- The officer-in-charge of the Marawi City Police Office has urged barangay officials to help the police in maintaining peace and order in their respective barangays.
Senior Supt Jaime Mojica Jr emphasized that the involvement of the public is crucial in the attainment of lasting peace and order in the city.
He told the barangay chairmen to help for the betterment of their respective barangays and the city as a whole.
In addition, former city mayor Omar "Solitario" Ali has likewise called on the barangay heads to cooperate and do their share of responsibility in preserving peace and order.
Stressing that the barangay is the first line of defense in peace and order, he encouraged them to organize barangay peace and order committees that will help strengthened the city peace and order council.
The police is the vanguard in maintaining peace and order, however, they cannot do it without the help of the community, Ali said.
He cited that although the problems of the city are more on disorderliness, simple kidnappings, and carnappings it should not be tolerated.These will reduce the trust of other people to our community and dampen the image of the city hence affecting the local economy, he added.
The former mayor also underscored the cooperation and coordination among the police, military, general public, and even the mujahideens (Muslim guerrilla warriors engaged in a jihad) in the quest for lasting peace.
He said the mujahideens should be included so that they will not become hindrances in peace and development of the city.
The fact that the government is now trying to talk to them and convince them to cooperate in the search for a peaceful and solid nation only shows that peace has a chance in this part of the country. (Apipa Bagumbaran/PIA 10 Marawi)
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