Interior Minister-designate, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has advocated for the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in police stations and cells nationwide.
The Asawase Member of Parliament (MP) emphasized that this initiative will be a significant step toward ensuring transparency and accountability within the police service.
Mr. Muntaka explained that the proposal is part of his broader vision to reform the police service, making it more professional, accountable, and trustworthy.
“I also believe that the time has come for us to put CCTVs in all our police stations and cells. They are not that expensive, but what they do to help us in dealing with all this will be tremendous,” he explained.
He made these remarks during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday.
“I am going to join a team, and I believe that the team, which comprises experts in their own right, will explore the possibility of emulating other good examples and ensuring that in all our police stations, we have CCTV in the charge office, in the cells, and all its environs,” he noted.
He highlighted that the installation of CCTVs will provide clarity on the activities within these facilities.
“We need to get these CCTVs in every police station as much as possible. They are not expensive, so these are ideas that when I join the team, I will share with the experts and see the possibility of doing this,” he said.
He believes that the police service will also be able to address public concerns about mistreatment, deter potential incidents of abuse, and foster trust between the police and the community.
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