JOS — Community leaders and residents in Jos renewed support for neighbourhood safety measures as attention focused on strengthening cooperation between communities and security agencies. Stakeholders said local participation remained important to maintaining security and ensuring that concerns arising within neighbourhoods were reported and addressed promptly. Community leaders urged residents to remain vigilant and maintain communication with relevant security agencies. They said residents were often in the best position to identify unusual activities in their surroundings and could assist security personnel by providing timely and useful information. Stakeholders, however, cautioned residents against taking the law into their own hands. They encouraged people to report suspicious activities through appropriate channels and allow security agencies to respond according to established procedures. The discussions also highlighted the importance of stronger communication between community leaders and security personnel. Residents called for regular engagement with the police and other agencies so that local security concerns could be discussed and practical responses developed. Community representatives said such engagement could also help build trust between residents and security officials. Attention was also drawn to environmental factors that could affect neighbourhood safety. Stakeholders called for better street lighting and attention to poorly maintained or isolated areas where residents might feel vulnerable, particularly after dark. They maintained that basic infrastructure and effective community organisation could complement formal security measures. Community leaders further urged residents to cooperate with one another and maintain awareness of activities within their neighbourhoods. They said landlords, tenants, traders and other groups all had a role to play in maintaining a safe environment. Residents were encouraged to avoid spreading unverified information that could cause unnecessary panic and instead rely on responsible communication with community leaders and security agencies. The initiative came amid continuing concerns about security in different parts of Plateau State. Stakeholders in Jos said neighbourhood-level cooperation could help authorities identify emerging problems before they became more serious. They called for security measures to be sustained rather than introduced only in response to incidents. Residents also urged authorities to ensure that reports received from communities were treated seriously and followed by appropriate action. They said visible responses would encourage more people to cooperate with security agencies and strengthen confidence in the system. The discussions further emphasised the need for community leaders to remain actively involved in security awareness and public education. Stakeholders said residents needed to understand how to respond during emergencies and where to seek assistance when security concerns arose. As attention remained focused on neighbourhood safety, community leaders in Jos called for practical measures that could produce visible improvements. They maintained that cooperation, responsible reporting, effective communication and sustained engagement with security agencies would be essential to creating safer neighbourhoods and protecting residents.