The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Muhammad Usaini Gumel has begins tour of operation and inspection to Sabon Birni, Goronyo, Rabah and Wurno.
DSP Sanusi Abubakar, Command’s Spokesperson made this known in a statement.
He said the tour was in line with the Commissioner’s effort towards strengthening the existing security strategies for return of peace in the state.
He said the CP, equally undertook on-the-spot assessment of Kwanar Maharba, Kai Ka Zaka, Unguwar Lalle and Tsamaye in Sabon Birni axis, being one of the notorious points for bandits ambush/ attacks in recent times.
He however said, the tour was to review the existing strategies and reinforce the location with a more operational facilities that can safeguard citizens plying the road.
DSP Abubakar maintained that during the visit, the CP delivered lecture to policemen, visiting PMF personnel and relevant actors of security industry, urging them to improve operational activities and work together under one umbrella of restoring peace and security in the general area.
Acccording to him, the Cp also commended all community efforts, sacrifices and dedication especially by the traditional institutions and non state actors to the ongoing operation against banditry and other related crimes .
He however interacted with Critical Stakeholders at various communities and assured them of the ongoing effort to tackle insecurity bedeviling the state.
The visit also extended to Gandi in Rabah local Governments where he sympathized with the IDP’s and presented some supplements to them.
He crave their indulgence that soonest, the narrative will change for the better.
In addition the CP that who’s determined to review crime fighting strategies in the state, launched ‘X-SQUAD’ to serve as additional anti violence Quick Reaction striking Force of the Command in all emergencies and to complement the existing tactical units.
“The squad will work with the native and intelligence community to implement strategy that will rid the state from all forms of criminal activities and keep away criminal elements.
“The Squad is also saddled with the mandate to checkmate unprofessional attitude, brutality and other misconduct among others inline with best practices policing agenda.”
