Sokoto Police Commissioner Seeks Legislative Support to Tackle Cross Border Crimes
The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Police Command, *CP Muhammad Usaini Gumel FIPMA,psc* had on 25th August, 2022 visited Sokoto State house of assembly alongside his management team on the occassion of his assumption of duty tour. The CP affirmed that, the legislative arm of government is the pillar standing between the Judiciary and the Executive arms and it’s being top machinery of government providing socur to the population and of course critical to development, unity, peace and security.
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On the foregoing, the police command being part of the executive arm of government is looking for a robust convocation by honourable members to have the right legislations on government policies, enactment of laws that have direct bearing on solutions to the ongoing insecurity. The CP added that, the narrative of internal security has changed over time and on this note encouraged Hon. Members to bring up necessary legislations in support of the police to acquire the right technology, equipment and other needed support to function effectively.
The Deputy speaker house of assembly Sokoto, warmly welcomed the CP together with the house leaders, honourable members and clerk to the house. The Deputy Speaker in his response, extends on behalf of the house their condolences to the Command over the death of six mobile policemen, whom met thier untimely death in gun duel with bandits while protecting transiting pilgrims and secure thier return unhurt. While reiterating his commitment to partner with the police, he assured the CP of the house readiness to support the police with all necessary legislations needed to fight the manace of banditry and other crimes.
*DSP SANUSI ABUBAKAR,*
*POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,*
*SOKOTO STATE COMMAND.*
