Yobe Police Commissioner Begins Strategic Tour to Deepen Community Policing Across State

Yobe Police Commissioner Begins Strategic Tour to Deepen Community Policing Across State

By Njadvara Musa, Damature

The Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, Mr. Usman Kanfani, has commenced a strategic tour of area commands across the state as part of efforts to strengthen community policing, improve security collaboration, and enhance service delivery in all 17 local government areas.

The police said the tour, which covers the command’s four area commands and their divisions, is aimed at fostering stronger partnerships with traditional rulers, local authorities, community leaders and other stakeholders to improve public safety and security.

In a statement issued on Thursday in Damaturu, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the commissioner began the exercise with a courtesy visit to the Emir of Fune, Alhaji Dr. Saleh Idris Ibn Usman, where he formally introduced himself as the new Commissioner of Police in the state.

During the visit, Mr. Kanfani sought the Emir’s support and guidance in sustaining peace and strengthening community-based policing across the emirate.

The monarch welcomed the police commissioner and pledged the Emirate Council’s continued cooperation with the command in promoting security and peaceful coexistence.

The commissioner also visited the Potiskum Local Government Secretariat, where he met with the council chairman, Salisu Muktari. He commended the local government for its support to the police and urged continued collaboration in tackling security challenges and ensuring a safer environment for residents.

As part of the tour, Mr. Kanfani held an interactive session at the Potiskum Area Command Headquarters with traditional rulers, community leaders and representatives of various associations drawn from Potiskum, Yindiski, Nangere, Fika and Damagum divisions.

He stressed that effective policing requires active public participation and encouraged residents to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to security agencies.

The police commissioner also appealed to leaders of farmers’ and herders’ groups, as well as other community associations, to promote peaceful coexistence and discourage actions capable of threatening public peace.

He warned that individuals involved in criminal activities or found in possession of dangerous weapons without lawful authority would be dealt with in accordance with the law.

Mr. Kanfani further directed officers and personnel of the command to remain proactive in crime prevention while carrying out their duties with professionalism and respect for human rights.

During the stakeholders’ engagement, the Rescue and Less Privilege Support Foundation presented the commissioner with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his commitment to community security and public service.

The tour concluded with an address to officers and men of the Potiskum Area Command, where the commissioner charged them to uphold discipline, professionalism, and integrity in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.

The Yobe State Police Command said the strategic visits underscore its commitment to safeguarding lives and property through intelligence-led policing, stronger community partnerships, and sustained engagement with residents across the state.