Insecurity : New Zamfara Police Commissioner seeks  traditional rulers’ support

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By Ishaq Zaki

The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Zamfara, Mr Yusuf Kolo, has commenced a  familiarisation visit to  traditional rulers in the state, in a bid  to seeking their support in tackling insecurity.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu, said that the commissioner on Tuesday visited the  Emir of Anka and Chairman, Zamfara Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad,  in his palace.

“The visit was for the CP to familiarise  himself with the traditional rulers being among major stakeholders in combating activities of criminal elements across the state.

“The police commissioner thanked the traditional ruler for his support and collaboration with the police and other security agencies in the state.

“The new police commissioner assured him andother traditional rulers in the state  of the  command’s commitment to ending the lingering security challenges bedeviling the state for over a decade,” Shehu said in a statement.

The emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad,  was said to have  commended the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali-Baba,  for deploying Mr Kolo Yusuf as commissioner  to the state.

Ahmad promised his palace’s readiness to continue to support and cooperate with the police  and other security agencies, in safeguarding lives and properties of the residents. (NAN)

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