By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
The newly posted Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 10 Sokoto, AIG Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has commenced an interactive session with officers and men of the Kebbi State Police Command. The engagement, which is part of his familiarization tour to all police commands under his watch, aims to discuss ways to improve community policing and gather vital information to enhance security in the state.
Before the engagement, AIG Grimah paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar, at the palace, where he sought the monarch's support and guidance in the discharge of his duties. Prior to meeting the Emir, he inspected the guard of honour at the police command headquarters, where he was warmly received by the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Bello M Sani, and other top police officers.
The interactive session, which includes stakeholders such as representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Miyetti Allah, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and National Association of Tour and Travel Operators (NATO), among others, is designed to foster collaboration and enhance security in the state.
AIG Grimah emphasized the importance of community support in the fight against crime, stating, "The police cannot do it alone; we need the support and cooperation of the community to make Kebbi State safe." The stakeholders present at the meeting pledged their support for the police, promising to provide vital information that will lead to the arrest of criminals and enhance security in the state.
The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Bello M Sani, highlighted the strong synergy between the Command and the Kebbi State Government. He emphasized strategic initiatives including vehicular and joint patrols, visibility policing, raids on criminal hideouts, robust intelligence gathering, inter-agency collaboration, and community-led policing efforts.
AIG Grimah commended the efforts of the Command and emphasized the need for efficient resource management and adherence to professional standards. He addressed critical issues, urging strict discipline across ranks, elimination of illegal detentions and unauthorized investigations, accurate and timely documentation, professional conduct on and off duty, respect for human rights and proper arrest procedures, effective supervision and regular visiting rounds, correct dressing standards, proper custody and accountability of arms and ammunition, adherence to social media and professional conduct policies, enhanced welfare and regular medical checks, deeper understanding of the operational environment, and commitment to community policing and continuous training.
The Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar, was ably represented by Alhaji Abdullahi Umar, Wazirin Gwandu. In his response, Wazirin Gwandu welcomed the AIG and reaffirmed the unwavering support, prayers, and collaboration of all traditional institutions in the state. He called on the AIG to apply his vast experience to tackle security challenges across the Zone and offered prayers for a successful tenure.
The visit is seen as a significant step towards improving security in Kebbi State and enhancing the relationship between the police and the community.
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