Police heighten security around schools in Katsina
The police commissioner in Katsina command, Bello Shehu, has directed the coordinator of the School Protection Squad to activate all school protection mechanisms to enhance the safety of students and staff.
The measure was announced in a statement by the command’s spokesman, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, on Monday in Katsina.
He said that the directive was given at a meeting with tactical commanders to review the command’s general security strategies in the state.
Mr Shehu explained that this was in line with the directives of the inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, to prioritise safety and security around educational institutions.
The commissioner ordered the deployment of additional security resources, especially in educational institutions across the state.
Mr Shehu called on the public to intensify efforts to support the command’s crime-fighting measures to safeguard schools and communities in the state.
He advised the public to report suspicious activities or concerns to the command through the following emergency lines:
08159677777; 07072722539 and 09022209690.
(NAN)
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