close
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Police vow to eliminate bandits, other criminals in Zamfara

The police commissioner in Zamfara has reiterated his commitment to partnering stakeholders to eliminate bandits and other criminals in the state.

• September 13, 2022
Inspector General of Police Usman Baba Alkali
Inspector General of Police Usman Baba Alkali

The police commissioner in Zamfara, Kolo Yusuf, has reiterated its commitment to partnering stakeholders to eliminate bandits and other criminals in the state.

This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the police command.

“The state commissioner of police, Mr Kolo Yusuf, visited Zamfara Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, DIG Mamman Tsafe (retd), and state command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Mr Yusuf reassures of the commitment of the police to sustain collaboration with all stakeholders in addressing security challenges bedevilling the state,” the statement explained.

It added, “Mr Kolo Yusuf reiterated the determination of the police to rid the state of criminals and restore lasting peace and security across the state. He appreciated the existing synergy between the command and the state Ministry for Security and Home Affairs and other security agencies.”

According to the statement, such encouragement would go a long way in boosting the morale of the command’s personnel.

Mr Tsafe thanked the police commissioner for the visit and commended his efforts in tackling insecurity in Zamfara.

The commissioner assured the Zamfara government of his determination to support security agencies to carry out their duties effectively.

Meanwhile, the police commissioner also visited NIS comptroller Ibrahim Balarabe at the command headquarters.

“Both commissioner of police and the immigration comptroller discussed extensively matters relating to the security of the state. They pledged to continue working together to improve the existing collaboration between the two agencies,” the statement explained. 

(NAN) 

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Kevin Urama

Africa

Africa losing 15% GDP to climate change: AfDB

Africa has been losing five to 15 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita growth to climate change and its related impacts.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury

Sport

JUST IN: Joshua accepts all terms to fight Fury in December 

AJ’s management said they are waiting for a response from Tyson Fury’s camp.

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)

Heading 4

INEC removes 1.1 million Nigerians from voter register few months before 2023 elections

Citing “double, multiple and ineligible” registration, the commission delisted 1,126,359″ new registrants between June 2021 and January 2022.

Africa

Airstrike launched against Tigray region after ceasefire offer

The strike came two days after Tigrayan forces said they were ready for a ceasefire with the federal government.

World

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin to be flown to London

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin will be flown to London on Tuesday at the end of 24 hours of lying at rest in Edinburgh’s historic cathedral.

Showbiz

Robber kills rapper PnB Rock in restaurant after girlfriend shares location on Instagram

American rapper Rakim Allen, aka PnB Rock, has been shot dead at a Los Angeles restaurant by a robber after his girlfriend shared their location.