The Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 10, Ali Janga, has tasked Officers and Men of the Nigeria Police Force on effective information gathering and sharing to win the fight against banditry and other insecurity in the country.
Janga who is in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States made the call while addressing Men and Officers of the Sokoto State Command in the continuation of his visits across the area of responsibility.
He said effective information gathering among police and other sister security agencies would assist to bring an end to banditry and kidnapping in the country.
He also charged the police to shun corruption while discharging their constitutional responsibilities.
The AIG again sought the collaboration of the public to tackle the rising insecurity in the North West.
He said there is the need for effective collaboration towards finding a way to assist security agencies to fight and win the battle against banditry.
“The police and sister security forces cannot fight the insecurity bedeviling the state alone without the support of the larger population.
“Therefore, I implore you to sustain and ensure more collaborative measures with the vigilante groups for effective policing,” he said.
Janga further pledged to ensure enhanced synergy between the police and other sister security agencies to effectively address the prevailing security challenges in the zone.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Kola Okunlola, commended the AIG for the visit and assured him command continued support to the Zone for sustainable security.
He informed the AIG that the command under his watch has made remarkable achievements from the last six months.
CP Olakunle said that the command had neutralised and achieved a great feat in arresting bandits and kidnappers terrorizing the Eastern zone of the state.
The CP however called on all relevant stakeholders to continue to join hands with security to tackle banditry and other rates of crimes.
He also solicits the support of traditional and religious institutions to continue to give more support to bring lasting peace.
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