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The Deputy Inspector‑General of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, and the Supervising DIG for the North‑West Zone, Sulaiman Mohammed Abdul, warned that the rising threat of trans‑border criminality and the movement of offenders from neighbouring states pose serious security challenges to Jigawa State, a region known for its relative peace.
During a two‑day operational visit to Jigawa, Abdul emphasized that maintaining peace and security requires collective effort, not just the work of security agencies.
At a strategic town hall meeting in Dutse titled “Shared Responsibility: Co‑Producing Peace, Preventing Trans‑Border Criminality, and Maintaining Regional Stability in Jigawa State,” the DIG called on communities to adopt intelligence sharing and active participation in security matters.
He noted that the changing nature of crime in the North‑West demands heightened vigilance, especially in border communities where criminal networks often exploit weak surveillance.
“Security is a shared responsibility. The police cannot achieve sustainable peace alone without the active collaboration of traditional rulers, religious leaders, government institutions, civil society organisations, the media and citizens,” he said.
The senior officer outlined six strategic policing priorities for the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen internal security nationwide:
- Intelligence‑led and technology‑driven policing
- Accountability and human rights compliance
- Community policing
- Inter‑agency collaboration
- Operational specialisation
- Improved personnel welfare
He urged stakeholders to support the Force’s reform agenda by providing credible intelligence, promoting lawful conduct and responsible journalism, and discouraging the harbouring of criminal elements.
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