By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
SOKOTO — The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Finance and Administration and Supervising the North-West, Suleiman Mohammad Abdul, has called on residents of Sokoto State to take greater ownership of security by strengthening community vigilance, intelligence sharing and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
Speaking during an interactive meeting with community leaders, civil society groups, religious leaders, youth organisations and other stakeholders at the Sokoto State Police Command Headquarters, Abdul said the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality cannot be won by security agencies alone.
He stressed that sustainable peace can only be achieved through collective commitment and cooperation between citizens and security institutions.
Describing Sokoto as the historic seat of the Caliphate and a symbol of peace, justice and communal harmony, the DIG said the state occupies a strategic position in efforts to restore security across the North-West and the country at large.
