The newly posted commissioner of police to Sokoto State Police Command, Mr. Hayyatu Hasan Shaffa, has informed prison parts within the state to repent or get arrested, noting that the police below his watch is poised to rid Sokoto off prison actions.
Addressing information males on the command headquarters in Sokoto Mr. Shaffa stated the police is battle able to confront banditry and kidnapping head-on, declaring that restoring regulation and order would be the cornerstone of his command.
Shaffa nevertheless, expressed gratitude to the Inspector-Basic of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Police Service Fee for entrusting him with the management of what he described because the “historic seat of the Caliphate.”
“The primary responsibility of presidency is to keep up regulation and order in order that the life, property and spiritual beliefs of residents are absolutely protected,” Shafa stated.
The police boss acknowledged the daunting safety challenges confronting the state, together with terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, saying these crimes have led to lack of lives, displacement of communities and widespread concern.
In accordance with him, the influence of insecurity goes past bodily hurt, affecting {economic} actions, growing stress on authorities sources and exposing susceptible {groups}—notably girls and kids.
Shaffa, nevertheless, assured residents that the command below his management would undertake a three-pronged technique to deal with crime.
This consists of intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, strengthened neighborhood engagement, and enhanced collaboration with sister safety companies.
“We are going to intensify intelligence gathering and leverage fashionable instruments to anticipate and disrupt prison actions,” he stated.
He additionally emphasised the significance of neighborhood partnership, pledging to work intently with residents by the Police Neighborhood Relations Committee to construct belief and enhance data sharing.
On inter-agency cooperation, Shafa stated the command would deepen synergy with the Nigerian Military, Division of State Providers, and the Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps, amongst others, to make sure a unified response to safety threats.