IGP COMMENDS KATSINA POLICE COMMAND ON CRIME-FIGHTING

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has commended the Katsina State Police Command for its giant strides in combating crime in the state. 

This follows the Command’s arrest of 1503 high-profile criminal suspects, rescue of 393 kidnapped victims and reuniting them with their families, and its recovery of 4-GPMG, 37 AK-47 rifles, 2-G3 rifles, 288 anti-aircraft ammunition and 118 AK47 ammunition.

The IGP who gave the commendation during a one-day official visit to Katsina State on Thursday, as part of his efforts at carrying out on-the-spot security assessment in the state noted that the feat will help to improve public confidence, and at mobilizing members of the public and other credible stakeholders against crimes.

Moreover, it will help to boost the confidence of police operatives in the Command and to provide the needed leadership for onslaught against crimes and criminality, he said.

Baba, a crime fighter par excellence himself, noted that the operational strategies currently being implemented by the Force to stabilize security order across the country and improve public safety has begun to yield positive and significant results. 

Giving a breakdown of the figures, he added that 1,503 suspects arrested were involved in different violent crimes in the state.

They include: kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, sexual and gender-based crimes, etc. They comprised 267-armed robbers, 304 kidnappers, 97 bandits, amongst others.

He assured the nation that despite the harsh operational environment in which police officers operate, the Force would continue to improve on the gains in the fight against crime across the country.

He then called on parents and guardians, traditional rulers, political leaders and religious leaders and other critical stakeholders, to provide necessary leadership, counseling, mentoring and support needed to guide citizens, particularly, our youths, out of the path of crime and criminality.

Credit: Eons Intelligence