By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
…. as he undertakes operation visit to banditry areas
The Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel in his effort towards strengthening the existing security strategies for quick return of peace in the state had on 31/08/22 began tour of operation and inspection to Sabon Birni, Goronyo, Rabah and Wurno.
The statement by the Police spokesman, DSP Sanusi Abubakar said the Commissioner equally undertook on-the-spot assessment of Kwanar Maharba, Kai Ka Zaka, Unguwar Lalle and Tsamaye in Sabon Birni axis being among the notorious points for bandits ambush/ attacks in recent times.
It said the objective of the tour is to review the existing strategies and reinforce police deployments at those locations with a more operational facilities that can safeguard citizens plying the roads.
During the visit, the CP delivered lecture to police men, 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 areas.
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 interface with Critical Stakeholders at various communities and assured them of the ongoing efforts by government and security agencies towards tackling the current insecurity situation bedeviling the state.
The Cp also extended the visit to Gandi in Rabah local Government where he sympathized with the IDP’s and presented some palliatives to them and craved their indulgence assuring them that the narrative will soon change for the better.
Similarly, the CP who’s determined to review crime fighting strategies in the state, launched a tactical unit known as *X-SQUAD* to serve as additional Anti Violence Quick Reaction Striking Force of the Command and to attend to all emergencies and to complement the existing tactical units.
The squad according to the statement 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.
