Yahaya Abubakar, the assistant inspector general of police (AIG) in charge of Zone-14, has solicited the support and cooperation of Abdulmumini Kabir-Usman, the Emir of Katsina, in the fight against insecurity in Katsina.

Mr Abubakar made the call when he visited the emir in his palace on Thursday in Katsina.

He noted that traditional institutions are the bedrock of community policing as they are closer to the community members than anyone else.

”Ward heads are very close to members of the community and can easily assist the police in tackling security challenges facing the community in the best possible way.

”Without the support of traditional institutions, the security agencies cannot achieve any meaningful progress in the ongoing onslaught against crime and criminality in the state,” he said.

Responding, the emir directed his district and ward heads to join with area commanders and DPOs to tackle the security challenges.

The emir emphasised the importance of timely information sharing among the various security stakeholders and urged the AIG to lead from the front on the ongoing fight against crime and criminality in Katsina.

He further lamented that the state, which before was known as the centre of peace and hospitality, is presently facing serious security challenges.

Mr Kabir-Usman further urged the security agencies in the state not to relent and sustain the fight until crime and criminality are reduced to the barest minimum.

Zone-14 comprises Katsina and Kaduna, with the Headquarters in Katsina.  

(NAN)