Police Launch X-Squad in Sokoto to Tackle Insecurity

Police Launch X-Squad in Sokoto to Tackle Insecurity

The Commissioner of Police Sokoto State Command in his effort towards strengthening the existing security strategies for return of peace in the state ,*CP Muhammad Usaini Gumel FIPMA,psc* had on 31/08/22 begins tour of operation and inspection to Sabon Birni, Goronyo, Rabah and Wurno. The CP equally undertook on-the-spot assessment of Kwanar Maharba, Kai Ka Zaka, Unguwar Lalle and Tsamaye in Sabon Birni axis being one of the notorious points for bandits ambush/ attacks in recent times. The tour is to review the existing strategies and reinforce the location with a more operational facilities that can safeguard citizens plying the road.

During the visit, the CP delivered lecture to police men, visiting PMF personnel and relevant actors of security industry urging them to improve operational activities and work together under one umbrella of restoring peace and security in the general area. The Cp also commended all community efforts, sacrifices and dedication especially by the traditional institutions and non state actors to the ongoing operation against banditry and other related crimes . He however interface with Critical Stakeholders at various communities and assured them of the ongoing effort to tackle insecurity bedeviling the state.
The visit also extended to Gandi in Rabah local Governments where he sympathized with the IDP’s and present some supplements to them. He crave their indulgence that soonest, the narrative will change for the better.

Relatedly, the CP who’s determined to review crime fighting strategies in the state, launched *X-SQUAD* to serve as additional anti violence Quick Reaction striking Force of the Command in all emergencies and to complement the existing tactical units. The squad will work with the native and intelligence community to implement strategy that will rid the state from all forms of criminal activities and keep away criminal elements. The Squad is also saddled with the mandate to checkmate unprofessional attitude, brutality and other misconduct among others inline with best practices policing agenda.

*DSP SANUSI ABUBAKAR,*
*Police Public Relations Ofiicer,*
*State Headquarters,*
*Gwandu Road,*
*Sokoto.*