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IGP seeks public support through community policing to curb criminality

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IGP seeks public support through community policing to curb criminality

IGP seeks public support through community policing to curb criminality

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Alkali Usman, on Wednesday advocated for public support through community policing, to curb the security challenges in the country.

Usman made the call while declaring open a two-day Training Workshop for Stakeholders of Community Policing, organized for Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and Jigawa states in Sokoto.

The IGP, represented by Head of Intelligent Unit of the Force Headquarters, AIG Ahmad Sani, reiterated police authority’s commitment on containing internal security.

He said community policing was initiated to address challenging dynamism of crimes, taking its root causes toward enhancing internal security moves.

He noted that the training will equip commissioned officers to be sufficiently guided as well as improve their capacity to ensure successful engagements.

The IGP enjoined officers and community policing engaged personnel to be guided by patriotism not to jeopardize integrity of the force and nation at large.

He added that no fewer than 300 participants were expected from police formations and community members from the states.

Speaking also, Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, described community policing as key to intelligence gathering, while intelligence gathering was key to curtailing insecurity in every society.

“Credible intelligence can only be gathered through collaboration between the police and their host communities,” he said.
He said community policing is rooted in the history of Police service, stressing that Nigeria should adopt the strategy as obtained in the other developed nations.

The commissioner, therefore, solicited the support and collaboration of traditional rulers and other community members in tackling security challenges in the country.

A Resource Person, Mr Ahmad Magaji, underscored the importance of community policing and urged Nigerians to cooperate with law enforcement agencies as they were inadequate to contain challenges.
Magaji described community policing as a major tool in bridging the gap between the police and their host communities.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that different topics were lined up for presentation by resource persons. They included principles of community policing, legal and institutional framework, operational structures and human rights among others.

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack in Katsina

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and Police Command in Katsina State, have foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits in Malumfashi Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:35 p.m. following credible intelligence that armed bandits on motorcycles were heading towards Gora village.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and other security operatives, intercepted the bandits and engaged in a fierce gun duel.

The bandits fled in disarray under superior firepower. No casualty was recorded, and calm has since returned to the area,”said sources.

The sources added that aggressive patrols and clearance operations had been intensified to track down the fleeing criminals.

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4 arrested over attack on Sokoto Deputy Governor’s convoy

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4 arrested over attack on Sokoto Deputy Governor’s convoy

By: Zagazola Makama

At least four persons have been arrested over an attack on the convoy of the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State who was returning from a condolence visit in Shagari Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deputy governor had visited Shagari town to commiserate with victims displaced by recent bandits’ attacks on their villages when angry displaced persons attacked him.

“On his way back around 1 p.m., the convoy was obstructed by displaced persons who blocked the road and vandalised some vehicles in the entourage.

“Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, swiftly cleared the obstruction and restored order.

“Four suspects were arrested at the scene and transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for discreet investigation,” sources said.

The sources added that calm had since returned to the area, while security had been reinforced to forestall further disturbances.

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20 feared dead in Niger boat mishap

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20 feared dead in Niger boat mishap

By: Zagazola Makama

Twenty persons, including the village head of Tungan-Sule in Malale District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger, have drowned in a boat mishap.

Sources said the tragedy occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 2 when a locally made wooden boat carrying the victims capsized while on transit between Tungan-Sule and Toduga villages.

According to the sources, all the passengers were drowned before the arrival of the rescue team.

“The bodies were later recovered and buried at the riverbank according to traditional rites,” said the sources.

The sources said that police and local authorities had visited the community to commiserate with the families of the deceased.

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