The Kano State Police Command has commemorated the 11th anniversary of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) of the Nigeria Police Force with visits to an orphanage, hospital and markets across the state.
The activities, held on Saturday, were aimed at strengthening police-public trust, promoting accountability and deepening community partnerships.
During the visits, the police team interacted with children, patients, traders and other members of the public at an orphanage home, Muhammadu Abdullahi Specialist Hospital, Kano, and various markets, distributing drinks and snacks as gestures of support and goodwill.
The Command said the outreach reflected the core values of the CRU, which was established to promote transparency, accountability and improved service delivery within the police force.
The CRU provides members of the public with a platform to report complaints bordering on police misconduct, unprofessional behaviour and human rights violations, as well as seek prompt redress.
In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, appreciated Kano residents for their continued support, encouragement and cooperation with the Command.
CP Bakori also disclosed that complaints against police personnel, as well as criminal activities, had reduced drastically in the state.
He attributed the development to ongoing police reforms and the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at building a professional, accountable and people-oriented police force.
The Commissioner reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to professionalism, respect for human rights and prompt responses to complaints.
He urged members of the public to continue using the CRU channels and other complaint platforms provided by the Command to report cases of police misconduct and criminal activities.
