The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has called on traditional rulers, especially Ward Heads, to actively support the fight against thuggery and other security threats in the state.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Kano State Taskforce Committee on Security Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium, CP Bakori emphasized the importance of community policing and traditional institutions in addressing local security concerns.
“I therefore urge our traditional rulers here to give their total commitment in our quest to end thuggery-related crimes in Kano State,” the CP said.
“You have to critically study your area, identify security threats and liaise with Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in your areas to address any likely emerging challenges.”
The police chief noted that the formation of the Taskforce Committee had fostered greater synergy among security agencies, resulting in more coordinated efforts to combat crime in the state.
He highlighted that the command had already arrested over 150 individuals involved in thuggery and other violent crimes, while also recovering dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen property.
“When I assumed duty, I was acutely aware of the security challenges that lay ahead. We identified thuggery, particularly the notorious Fadan Daba, and drug abuse as top priorities,” Bakori explained. “These challenges threaten the safety of our communities and the futures of our youth.”
While acknowledging these successes, CP Bakori stressed that arresting suspects was not enough.
He urged stakeholders to focus on youth empowerment as a preventive strategy, through investments in education, vocational training, and recreational activities.
“The roots of thuggery and drug abuse run deep in society, often stemming from socio-economic factors and lack of opportunities,” he said. “We must work together to provide alternatives for our youth.”
He also charged Divisional Police Officers to work hand in hand with traditional rulers and community stakeholders to identify and tackle emerging threats in their jurisdictions.
“When we work together with people’s support and cooperation, there will be no more Daba in Kano,” he declared.
