Police call for stronger community cooperation on Security in Jigawa
News Police call for stronger community cooperation on Security in Jigawa Published on April 14, 2026 By Khaleel Muhammad googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Jigawa State Police Command has urged residents to play a more active role in keeping their communities safe by reporting suspicious activities and sharing useful information with security agencies. The Commissioner of Police, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, made the appeal on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Command Headquarters in Dutse. He assured the public that information provided to the police would be handled confidentially. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He said the fight against crime cannot be left to security agencies alone, noting that community members often see and know things that can help prevent attacks, theft, and other criminal acts before they occur. According to him, the Command is focusing on proactive policing, intelligence gathering, and respect for human rights as part of efforts to improve safety across the state. Stakeholders, however, pledged their support for closer cooperation with the police. The Police Command said it would continue to engage residents and key groups across Jigawa as part of efforts to build trust and strengthen security statewide. Don't Miss Jigawa adopts cross-border water strategy to reduce farmer, herder clashes You may like Jigawa adopts cross-border water strategy to reduce farmer, herder clashes Police arrest three over theft, vandalism of Yobe TV transformer How we cracked down on 146 violent protesters in Sagamu – Ogun Police JAMB: Police reacts to concerns about safety of certain exam centres NYSC, Police strengthen ties for improved corps security Doris Ogala raises alarm as Lagos police storm her residence without prior invitation