…Vows to rid state of crimes

Gbolahan Salman Sokoto

The Nigerian Police Folice, Sokoto State Command has assured government and residents of the state of it’s preparedness to work with other sister agencies in getting rid of criminal activities in the state.

The new commissioner of police, CP Ali Aji Janga, stated this when he visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad  Abubakar in his office on Friday.

This is contained in a statement signed by the police public relations officer (PPRO) for the command, ASP Muhammad Abubakar Sadiq, and make available to the newsmen in the state.

According to the statement, “Following the assumption of office by the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Ali Aji Janga, the CP had today visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who welcomed the CP and assured him of traditional/community partnership throughout his tour of duty in Sokoto.

“Similarly the CP had visited the Governor of Sokoto, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who warmly received the CP and declared unflinching support of the State Government to the Police Command, the CP in turn gave assurances of synergy with the state government and other sister security agencies in a bid to advance public safety in the state”

The statement further said the  CP equally pledged to rid the state of crime through adoption of professional policing ethics and effective utilization of community policing approaches.

Meanwhile, the CP had earlier yesterday visited the AIG Zone 10, AIG Muhammad A. Mustafa, who charged the CP to remain resolute in his crime fighting efforts and ensure professionalism prevails in all policing activities of the State.

The CP assured the AIG of his commitment and dedication to nip crime in the bud in the state of Sokoto.