Police in Zamfara is seeking for the collaboration and support of traditional institutions in the state to address the long lingering 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 disclosed 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 stressed that the visit is part of efforts to strengthen community policing strategy in the war against banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities
While Speaking at the Emir’s palace in Anka, CP Kolo Yusuf pledges sustained commitment to ending the lingering security challenges.
The 54-year-old Senior Police officer lauded the Emir and his council for their support and collaboration with the Police and sister agencies.
He furthered by pledging to the Emir of the Command’s readiness and Commitment to ending the lingering security challenges
The Emir of Anka lauded 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.
He 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
Other notables involved in the entourage are 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.