The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has embarked on a community policing engagement tour of Madobi Local Government Area, reaffirming the command’s commitment to strengthening partnership with residents and other stakeholders in the fight against crime.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, CP Bakori also commissioned a newly constructed Islamiyya School designed to provide Islamic and moral education to children of police officers and members of the host community.
According to the statemt, the engagement meeting, held at the Madobi Divisional Police Headquarters, brought together the District Head of Madobi, Saleh Musa Saleh Kwankwaso; Majidadin Kano; representatives of the Madobi Local Government Council; religious leaders; traditional title holders; youth groups; market and transport union leaders; and students.
Speaking separately, the stakeholders commended the Kano State Police Command for its proactive approach to policing and the relative peace prevailing in the area.
They highlighted their support for police operations through the provision of timely and credible information, participation in community security meetings, support for vigilante and neighbourhood watch groups, as well as donations of logistics and other working materials to the police division.
The stakeholders also praised the community policing foundation established by the outgoing Divisional Police Officer, Madobi Division, CSP Aminu Sulaiman, noting that his open-door policy and people-centred approach helped build trust and strengthen cooperation between the police and the community.
Addressing the gathering, CP Bakori said the visit was in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which prioritizes community partnership, professionalism and the welfare of police personnel and their families.
He stressed that policing was a collective responsibility, adding that sustainable peace could only be achieved through mutual trust and continuous collaboration between the police and the communities they serve.
According to him, Madobi remains one of the shining examples of community policing in Kano State.
The commissioner subsequently commissioned the newly constructed Islamiyya School, describing education as the foundation of societal development and an important tool for promoting peace and preventing crime.
He said early exposure of children to sound Islamic knowledge, discipline, and good moral values would contribute to building a peaceful and crime-free society.
“Policing is not just about fighting crime; it is also about building community. When we invest in the education of our children in the barracks, we are investing in the future of the Force and the nation.
“This Islamiyya will serve as a centre for moral upbringing and character formation,” Bakori said.
The Commissioner commended the outgoing DPO and other stakeholders who initiated and supervised the construction of the school, while urging the leadership and management of the facility to ensure its proper maintenance and effective utilisation.
CP Bakori also appreciated the people of Madobi and Kano State for their continued support for the police, assuring them of the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property.
