ZAMFARA POLICE SEEK THE COLLABORATION OF EMIR OF ANKA TO END INSECURITY

Police in Zamfara is seeking the collaboration and support of traditional institutions in the state to address the over a decade of security challenges that have affected all aspects of life.

The police described Traditional Rulers as major stakeholders in combating activities of criminal elements

The Zamfara Commissioner of Police Kolo Yusuf stated this while on a familiarization visit to the Emir of Anka, Attahiru Ahmad who doubles as the Chairman, Zamfara State Council of Chiefs

Kolo Yusuf assumed Office as the 32nd Commissioner of Police, Zamfara Command two weeks ago

The police Commissioner has embarked on a familiarization visit to Traditional rulers with a view to getting first-hand information about the security challenges in their area to enable both parties to be on the same page to tackle the situation.

He noted that the visit is part of efforts to strengthen community policing strategy in the war against banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities

Speaking at the Emir's palace in Anka, CP Kolo Yusuf reassures sustained commitment to ending the lingering security challenges. The 54-year-old Senior Police officer thanked the Emir and his council for their unalloyed support and collaboration with the Police and sister agencies. He further assures the Emir of the Command’s readiness and Commitment to ending the lingering security challenges

On his part, the Emir of Anka commends the Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba for deploying CP Kolo Yusuf to the state, whose track record according to the emir speaks for his Sincerity, Honesty, and dedication to work especially in Tackling the activities of terrorists, armed bandits, kidnappers, and other hardened criminals.

The Emir pledges to continue to support and cooperate with the police and other security agencies to achieve the mandate of safeguarding the lives and property of all citizens

Those on the entourage of the Commissioner of Police include the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Dauda Mamman, Commanding Officers 42/78 PMF Squadrons, Commander Counter Terrorism Unit CTU Base 18 Gusau among others.

Zamfara is one of the Northern states that is battling insecurity for many years, which has led to the death of many, others abducted, killed, properties destroyed and several others displaced while thousands are still in captivity

It is expected that the deployment of CP Kolo Yusuf and support from residents will fast-track an end to the menace of Insecurity that will lead to residents in all parts of the state sleeping with their two eyes closed.