POLICE REVIEW CRIME FIGHTING STRATEGIES IN ZAMFARA
POLICE REVIEW CRIME FIGHTING STRATEGIES IN ZAMFARA
Police command in Zamfara has commenced review of crimes fighting strategies in the state.
The newly deployed commissioner of police, Mr Hussaini Rabi’u disclosed this at his meiden media briefing in Gusau on Monday.
“In order to stem the tide of the above security challenges, I and my management team have commenced the review of the existing crime fighting strategies holistically so that we can continue from the successes recorded by my predecessor”, he said.
Gentlemen of the Press, on behalf of officers and men of Zamfara State Police command, I wish to welcome you to the Headquarters of Zamfara State Police Command, Gusau for my maiden Press Conference with the Fourth Estate of the Realm of Zamfara State.
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“This is aimed at familiarising myself with you as our important partners in our efforts to manage crimes and keep Zamfara safe.
“I have a duty to thank our Creator, the Almighty Allah (SWA) for giving me the strength and opportunity to stand before you today as the Commissioner of Police Zamfara State Command.
“My deep appreciation goes to the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba for finding me worthy of this appointment”, he said.
“Let me use this medium to thank Governor Bello Matawalle and people of this state for the warm reception and hospitality accorded to me on my arrival to the state.
“Therefore, strengthening the existing excellent security architecture of the state government shall remain a primary objective of my tenure as the commissioner of police .
“As Journalists you are the wonderful people, your contribution in the crime management and control can not be over emphasized”, he added.
“I therefore consider it paramount to express my gratitude to all of you and urge you to do more by sustaining the spirit of partnership through enlightening, educating and informing members of the general public on exact happening in the state so as to avoid fake information and rumour mongering that can create panic and apprehension in our communities.
“On my assumption of duty as the Commissioner of Police on 6th May, 2021, I made a careful study of the peculiar nature of security challenges that are prevelant in the state, which are Banditry, Kidnapping, Cattle Rustling, Armed Robbery, Culpable Homicide and other related crimes”, he explained.
According to him, the combat readiness, determination and total commitment of the Police under my watch will be through total onslaught against vicious crimes, and that will be carried out in partnership with the State Government, other security agencies, Traditional Rulers, Community and Religious leaders.
“My Policing strategy will be an intelligence led driven and community participation and engagement which transcends law enforcement to embrace human security and development services, but necessarily require diverse expertise and whole community support.
“Our policing has to be driven by fore knowledge and be guided by intelligence at strategic, operational and tactical levels. It should therefore be proactive, preventive in orientation and conducted within the context of public ownership, partnership, participation, problem solving and community support with a mainstream human security.
“Our synergy with other security agencies in the state will be enhanced to ensure that we provide an effective security service to the people of Zamfara State where atmosphere will be conducive for all and sundry”,
“I want to assure members of the public in the state that the police under my watch will discharge its mandate in line with the professional ethics of the force, also, human right violation, currupt practices and other unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated”, he insisted.
He warned all the recalcitrant criminal elements in the state to key into the state government peace process programme and surrender their arms or face dare consequences.
“Members of the public should continue to support the Police and other security agencies with credible information on activities.
POLICE REVIEW CRIME FIGHTING STRATEGIES IN ZAMFARA
