AIG Victor Olaiya Champions Free Medical Outreach in Abuja for the Zone 7 Command Customer Service Week.
By Raymond Enoch
In a what turned out to be remarkablr landmark move underscoring a shift toward compassionate, citizen-centered policing, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Victor Olaiya, psc(+), led a wide-reaching medical outreach initiative, bringing vital healthcare services to officers, families, and surrounding communities—free of charge.
The event, held in celebration of the 2025 Police Customer Service Week, transformed the Zone 7 Headquarters into a hub of healing, wellness, and public engagement. Residents from across the Federal Capital Territory and neighboring Niger State received free health screenings, consultations, and health education—services many say they rarely have access to.
“This is what policing should look like,” said AIG Olaiya during the outreach. “Service to humanity must reflect care, accessibility, and compassion. Policing is not just about catching criminals; it’s about improving lives.”
Medical professionals and volunteers were on ground offering a wide array of services including blood pressure checks, sugar level monitoring, vital signs assessments, and preventive care tips—reaching hundreds of participants throughout the day.
The outreach reflects the broader vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, whose administration has pushed for a more responsive and people-oriented police force. AIG Olaiya emphasized that real customer service in policing means listening, responding promptly, and placing a premium on the health and wellbeing of the very people the police are meant to protect—including their own personnel.
Observers lauded the initiative as a rare but welcome blend of public service and community healing. Beneficiaries spoke of long-overdue attention to police wellness and praised the openness of the event to the general public.
“This is timely,” said Mariam Lawal, a resident of Gwagwalada who brought her mother for a blood pressure check. “It’s proof that the police are serious about building bridges with the community.”
Beyond health, the outreach served as a bridge to strengthen trust between law enforcement and citizens—at a time when national conversations continue to demand more accountability, empathy, and reform in public service.
AIG Olaiya used the opportunity to rally public cooperation in fighting crime, warning that “criminals and their collaborators will find no safe haven” under his jurisdiction, which spans both the FCT and Niger State. He reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to justice, integrity, and continuous service reform.
The outreach ended with a strong message: policing in Nigeria is evolving—not just with guns and handcuffs, but with stethoscopes, open ears, and outstretched hands.
