From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has appealed to Nigerians to join hands with the police and other security agencies to fight crime in the country.
Jubrin who spoke at the Bompai headquarters of the Command as he launched 1,000 motorcycles facilitated by his office insisted that security is everybody’s business.
He urged Nigerians to support the officers with prayers, information, logistics and everything necessary for them to effectively discharge their assigned responsibilities. .
Jibrin explained that the purpose of the motorcycles was to enhance crime fighting in the state, insisting that the police have been supported to chase criminals to the nooks and crannies of the state.
He thanked the police and other security agencies for ensuring peace in the state.
“Kano is one of the few states where there is peace, where there is no terrorism nor banditry in the Northwest Region,” he said .
In his remarks of gratitude, Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo appreciated the Deputy Senate President and said the motorcycles would enhance mobility and operational capacity.
“Let’s wield them with pride, professionalism and steadfast commitment to upholding the values of integrity, accountability and respect for the rule of law,” he added.