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  • 2019: Kano CP guarantee residents of maximum security

    The Kano state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Rabi’u Yusuf has assured residents of the state that adequate securities have been put in place to guaranteed their safety before, during and after the forthcoming general elections.

    Yusuf also urged the non-indigenes not to relocate to their states but remain and exercise their franchise without fear.

    He gave the assurance when the state’s Election Peace Committee, led by its chairman Professor Ibrahim H. Umar, paid him a courtesy visit at the police headquarters.

    The Nation reports that the committee visited the commissioner to seek his support in its quest for a peaceful conduct of 2019 general elections in the state.

    The committee identified Kano as one of the most volatile states in the country during political activities given its cosmopolitan nature, hence the need for police support to guarantee safety of lives and properties during the electioneering period.

    Yusuf assured the committee that necessary measures had already been taken to ensure the success of the elections.

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    “We have already conducted security threat analysis in the state in which we were able to identify some flash points that may likely pose security threat during the electioneering period and necessary action has been taken against the areas.’’

    On the recent violence experienced in Rano, Bichi and Dawakin Tofa, where two persons were reportedly killed during a political rally, the commissioner said some arrests had been made, while investigation was still in progress.

    Earlier, Co-chair of the committee and the Catholic Bishop of Kano Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr John Namaza Niriying, commended the commissioner of police for the relative peace in the state, urging him to maintain the tempo throughout the election period and beyond.

    “We implore you to maintain your neutral status as security agency, as emphasized by President Muhammadu Buhari at the inauguration of his campaign council, so that your prestige and integrity would continue to be preserved and upheld in the eyes of the public.

    “We also wish to request you to expedite action in bringing those responsible for the death of some people during political rallies at Rano, Bichi and recently at Dawakin Tofa, to book so that it will serve as deterrence to others”

  • Kano Police intensify manhunt for fleeing killers of Syrian Bizman

    Barely 24 hours after the rescue of the abducted 13-year old son of a murdered Syrian nationale, Ahmed Abu Areeda, has the Police in Kano launched a manhunt for the fleeing perpetrators.

    However, the Police Command, on Friday confirmed the rescue of Mohammed Ahmed, who was kidnapped last Tuesday after shooting his father, who reportedly resisted the abduction of one of his two sons that accompanied him to the Red Cross Office, where he parked his car on Nassarawa road.

    The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Magaji Musa Majia, who confirmed the rescue of Muhammad to newsmen, said the boy was rescued unhurt and without payment of ransom.

    Majiya, said the boy has been taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical checkup.

    According to him, in a statement, issued to the Nation in Kano, said: ”Following the Wednesday, April 11, 2018, unfortunate gruesome murder of a Syrian businessman and the kidnap of his 13-year old son, Kano State Police Commissioner, Rabiu Yusuf  has issued a marching order to the personnel of Anti-kidnapping squad (AKS), Special Ant-Robbery Squad (SAS), Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter-terrorism Unit, (CTU) and undercover policemen, to immediately root out perpetrators of the act.”

    He said, as a result of this ugly development, a massive deployment was made in every corner of the state, blockage of exit routes, sudden and snap check points, vigorous raids of criminal hideouts, all aimed at frustrating the efforts of the criminals to free the kidnapped boy.

    ”As the criminals fear the hot case and could not find any cover, they abandoned the victim along Ahmadu Bello Way and fled.”

    Majiya, explained that since the victim has been rescued, he was taken to the hospital, where he was confirmed hale hearty and has been reunited with members of his family.

    He further said ”He said the manhunt would continue, until the perpetrators are arrested.”

  • Police recover 60 illegally acquired firearms,in Kano State

    The Police Command in Kano State says it has recovered 60 illegally acquired firearms and some ammunition in the state in the ongoing nationwide recovery of prohibited and illegal firearms.

    The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Rabiu Yusuf, made the disclosure when he displayed the arms and ammunition to newsmen in Kano on Wednesday.

    Yusuf said the recovered weapons were 37 rifles, 23 pistols, 127 cartridges, 309 rounds of .6mm live ammunition, 86 rounds of .3mm live ammunition, one US-made magnum bow and one sniper.

    He said that most of the firearms and ammunition were surrendered by their owners to the task-force set up by the command for the exercise.

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    The commissioner noted that the exercise which was directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, was to check proliferation of firearms in most states in the country.

    He called on those who had yet to surrender theirs to do so, warning that anyone caught with illegal firearms in the state would face the full wrath of the law.

    Yusuf urged members of the public to report any person found with firearm to the nearest police station.

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  • Kano CP decorates 12 promoted officers, charges them to be dedicated

     

    Kano state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Rabiu Yusuf, on Wednesday charged twelve officers and men of the Command who were elevated to new ranks to be more committed to their responsibilities to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation.

    Rabiu Yusuf, who spoke during the decoration of the newly promoted officers at the Police officers’ mess, urged them to remain focused and justify the confidence reposed on them by the Inspector General of Police and the Force management team.

    According to him, “your elevation should be seen as yet another challenge to put in your best in the service and make Nigerian Police and the nation proud. You have to see this not as an end to your achievements, but step further in your call to serve the nation and humanity.

    “On behalf of the management team, officers and men of the Command, I congratulate you and I expect you to put in more efforts and perform your duties diligently.”

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    The Commissioner of Police said some of the beneficiaries were promoted as a result of their outstanding performance and gallantry in the recent arrest of three members of Boko Haram insurgents in Zango Quarters and fight against crime and criminality in the state.

    According to the Commissioner of Police, “out of the 414 police officers that were promoted across the country, 12 benefited from Kano Command, including one ACP, two CSP, two SP, four DSP and three ASP.”

    Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Magaji Musa Majia who was elevated from DSP to SP, hailed the Inspector General of Police and the entire police management team for the selecting them for promotion based on their merit.

    He further stated that their new position will spur them to put in more efforts in the discharge of their duties.

     

  • Police advise Kwankwaso to shelve Kano visit

    Police advise Kwankwaso to shelve Kano visit

    The Kano State Police Command,  has advised Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso to suspend his proposed visit to Kano State on Jan. 30.

    The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Rabiu Yusuf, gave the advice while briefing newsmen in Kano, on Friday.

    He said, the advice was necessary in view of the tension generated by the planned visit, among the people of the state.

    According toYusuf, “There is no doubt, the Senator as a citizen of this country has the constitutional right of association, assembly, and above all, movement.

    “However, credible Information at the disposal of the command reveals that the proposed visit has generated palpable fears in the minds of the people of Kano State’’, he said.

    He said, there was apprehension among the general populace, including the tendency to hijack the visit by some disgruntled elements and miscreants.

    He hinted on the urgent need by the police command to ensure that peace prevailed in the state.]

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    “Therefore, any action or inaction by any person or group of persons that may jeopardize the relative peace the state is currently enjoying must be averted.

    “It is the advice of the command that such a visit should be shelved by Sen Rabi’u Kwankwaso, until the tension generated by the planned visit is doused,’’ he reiterated.

    He assured that, the command would provide a level playing ground for all politicians, to carry out their political activities, without fear of molestation or intimidation.

    NAN

  • Kano police commissioner assures Igbo residents of adequate protection

    Kano police commissioner assures Igbo residents of adequate protection

    The Police Commissioner in Kano State, Mr Rabi’u Yusuf, has assured Igbo residents in the state of adequate protection of their lives and property.

    This is contained in a statement released in Kano on Tuesday by DSP Magaji Majiya, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state.

    Yusuf gave the assurance on Monday at a meeting with the leadership of the Igbo community in the state.

    The commissioner also assured the Igbos of the commitment of the command to ensuring the safety of their lives and property like every other Nigerian living in the state.

    “The meeting is to assure you of the commitment of the command toward ensuring safety of your lives and properties as every other Nigerian living in the State,’’ Yusuf said.

    He called on Igbos living in the state to remain calm, continue to carry out their businesses lawfully and live peacefully with other ethnic groups.

    In his remark, Eze Igbo Kano, Dr Boniface Ibekwe expressed gratitude to the commissioner for summoning the meeting “at this crucial time’’.

    Ibekwe also extolled the virtues of the people of Kano State, saying they are tolerant and well-mannered toward other ethnic groups living in their midst.

    He called on all Igbos and other ethnic groups in the state to remain calm “as Kano remains our state of origin where most of our children were born and brought up’’.

    He also urged them to continue to pursue their legitimate businesses without fear of harassment.

  • CP to officers: Stop demanding money for bail

    The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Rabiu Yusuf, has warned officers and men against demanding for money or any form of favour before granting bail to suspects.

    Yusuf also cautioned policemen against illegal investigation of cases, unlawful detention of suspects and prolonged detention, saying they should respect human rights in the course of all investigations.

    The police commissioner spoke at a lecture and parade with officers and men working at State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Divisional Crime Officers and Investigation Police Officers (IPOs) in the state.

    Yusuf, according to a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Magaji Majiya, said the era of bribery and corruption was over in the police circle.

    “Nobody should accept or demand money or any form of favour for bail,” Yusuf said.

    “Any senior police officer found engaging in corrupt practices will be queried and sent to the Force Headquarters for disciplinary action.

    “Inspectors and rank and file found wanting will be sanctioned appropriately.”

    He urged them to exhibit professionalism and diligence during investigation by collating all relevant evidences and witnesses and forward the case files to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for Legal advice where applicable.

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  • Shiites, Police clash: IG justifies Kano killings

    Shiites, Police clash: IG justifies Kano killings

    The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Tuesday justified the clash between the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) (aka Shi’ites) and the police in Kano State on Monday.

    Eight members of the Shi’ites and one policeman were reportedly killed during the clash.

    Kano State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Yusuf had told reporters on Monday that four policemen and many Shi’ites members were also injured during the clash on Kano-Zaria road.

    Speaking with State House correspondents after the launching of the 2017 Armed Forces Emblem Fund at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, Idris said that the police has the responsibility to maintain law and order in every part of the country.

    He said: “Obviously from time to time, we have been experiencing upheavals from this set of people. As police officers, we have responsibility to ensure there is law and order and when you have people taking over the whole country, dominating streets and buildings, we have to come in to maintain sanity in those areas.

    “As of early yesterday, we got information that they were trying to block Kano to Zaria road. They later assembled in large numbers and our officers were deployed to the place to ensure freedom of movement of ordinary Nigerians.

    “They attacked our officers, killed one of our officers one has sustained an arrow wound on his head and obviously in such a situation, police have the responsilitity to ensure free movement of people on the road. And that was what our officers did,” he said.

    On the fear that if the trend is not checked, the group will become like Boko Haram, he said: “Obviously, it is. Whether now or whenever, as police officers we have a responsibility to ensure there is law and order in any part of this country and to ensure that no organization or individual should constitute themselves into a government, block passages and buildings.

    Asked if it was not wrong to unnecessarily kill any Nigerian in the process of quelling riot, he said: “I agree with what you said, but when you have Nigerians armed to the teeth, killing police officers, I don’t think it happens anywhere. I think as Nigerians, we have to appreciate, when you appreciate a dangerous situation, and to be sympathetic with the police that are being killed by some of these miscreants.

    According to him, it was wrong to worship on the highway or block the road under any guise.

    He said: “What happens is that there is nothing like freedom there. When you worship, you go to mosques or churches. Blocking highways and passages doesn’t constitute part of worship.

    “My message to Nigerians is that all of us would be our brother’s keepers. We should appreciate the feeling of others that where your right ends, another person’s right begins.

    “Every Nigerian has a right that must be protected. We should ensure we protect the rights of every individuals: right of freedom, right of association and right of movement.” He stated