Police Intensify Security Review in Borno Border Communities, Black Spot Areas

Police Intensify Security Review in Borno Border Communities, Black Spot Areas

By Tada Jutha, Maiduguri

The Borno State Police Command has launched a comprehensive review of the security situation in border communities and other areas considered vulnerable to criminal activities across the state.

The initiative followed a high-level security meeting convened by the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, aimed at strengthening operational strategies and improving vigilance in locations identified as security flashpoints.

In a statement issued in Maiduguri, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Assistant Superintendent of Police Nahum Daso, disclosed that the meeting brought together tactical commanders, area commanders and 27 Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) from across Borno State.

According to him, the one-day strategic session was designed to critically assess the prevailing security environment and reinforce existing operational plans to safeguard communities, particularly those situated along the state’s borders and other high-risk areas.

Daso explained that the review would enable security operatives to collectively refine strategies aimed at preventing criminal threats and maintaining stability in affected communities.

Addressing the officers during the meeting, Commissioner Abdulmajid urged them to sustain a high level of operational alertness and professionalism while discharging their duties.

He emphasised the importance of proactive policing, effective intelligence gathering and improved deployment of personnel to prevent security breaches and ensure the safety of residents.

The police chief also directed commanders to strengthen security formations, especially those located in remote communities and local government areas, by ensuring they receive additional operational support and logistics.

As part of measures to boost public confidence and deter criminal activities, the Command announced plans to collaborate with other security agencies to conduct joint show-of-force patrols across strategic locations in the state.

According to the Command, the exercise aims to enhance visibility policing and reassure residents of the security agencies’ readiness to respond swiftly to threats.

Reaffirming the police commitment to protecting lives and property, Abdulmajid urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding.

He also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing unnecessary panic or tension within the state.