Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police to sustain peace and security across the state.
The governor made this known during a courtesy visit to the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, at the police headquarters, according to a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano.
Governor Yusuf said the visit was aimed at “strengthening the existing relationship between the state government and the police command, as well as reinforcing mutual cooperation and understanding.”
He noted that insecurity was one of the major challenges he faced upon assuming office, stressing that the situation has significantly improved under the leadership of CP Bakori.
The governor emphasised that Kano belongs to all its people, adding that political differences should never be used as an excuse to compromise security.
He said politicians must rise above partisan interests when it comes to the safety of lives and property, noting that while political disagreements may exist, security issues must remain non-negotiable.
“As politicians, we may belong to different platforms, but on matters of security, we must unite under one umbrella for the good of Kano,” Governor Yusuf said.
He further assured the police command of the state government’s moral and institutional support, adding that the people of Kano are fully aware of, and appreciative of, the efforts of the police in maintaining peace.
In his remarks, CP Ibrahim Bakori described the governor’s visit as “a clear demonstration of his commitment, support, and goodwill towards the police force.”
The commissioner said the governor’s continuous support, encouragement, and guidance since his assumption of office have greatly contributed to the successes recorded by the command.
CP Bakori also reaffirmed the police command’s commitment to working closely with the state government to ensure sustained peace and security across Kano State.
During the meeting, the Commissioner of Police paraded three suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a mother and her children in Dorayi-Chiranci quarters a few days ago.
The governor assured that the state government would provide additional logistics support to the police command as part of the final push to eliminate political thuggery and criminality in the state.
