Sokoto: The Police Command in Sokoto State has carried out an environmental sanitation exercise within the state capital to mark the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police National Day, celebrated from April 2 to April 7, across the country.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, leading the exercise, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ahmed Musa, stated that the effort was part of the activities aimed at strengthening police-community relations. Mr. Musa shared that the previous day, the police were at the motor park, where they engaged medical professionals who conducted health checks on over 1,000 drivers.
He explained that the day’s activities involved joining the host community in cleaning the environment and participating in a road walk to interact with residents, thereby fostering closer ties between the police and the general public. Mr. Musa emphasized that initiatives like these are vital to fulfilling the Nigeria Police’s commitment to becoming more connected with the public.
Mr. Musa reassured the public that the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, would continue to explore strategies to address security challenges in parts of the state. He reiterated the command’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel, emphasizing its priority within the police service. Furthermore, he urged residents to continue supporting the police with credible information that can aid their operations in securing the state.
In his remarks, Alhaji Tukur Toro, the Special Adviser to Gov. Ahmed Aliyu at the State Environmental Protection Agency, commended the police for the initiative and acknowledged the importance of the exercise. Toro highlighted the state government’s dedication to maintaining a clean environment and praised the citizens for their active participation in the success of its activities.