Nigeria, May 20 -- Niger State has called on journalists to always provide accurate information, as they play a key role in maintaining peace in the state.

The Commissioner for Homeland Security, Muhammad Bello Abdullahi, made this appeal during a media roundtable discussion with journalists in Minna on Monday.

He described the media as a crucial partner in the state's security efforts and urged reporters to uphold professionalism in their work.

Abdullahi warned against spreading unverified news that could cause panic and assured that the state government would continue to collaborate with journalists to achieve a safer Niger State.

He also discussed the upcoming Peace and Security Summit, themed "Collaborative Approaches to Security ...