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By Muhd D Haidar
Irked by the spate of kidnapping and other crimes bedeviling some educational institutions in the North, The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel has ordered for the beef up of security around primary and secondary schools as well as tertiary institutions vulnerable to attacks in the state.
In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said CP Gumel ordered the operational commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to intensify and emplace robust patrols around all the schools.
The Police boss said the order was in line with directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun on ensuring the safety of Schools under the Safe Schools Initiative that is geared towards improving the security of lives and property, most especially safety of schools and students.
According to him, “the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, reviews the command’s Anti-Crime Strategies intending to provide adequate security extended to all Schools.
“It’s on this note that the Commissioner of Police directed operational commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to intensify and emplace robust patrols around all the vulnerable, primary and secondary schools, and all the tertiary institutions across the State.
“This measure is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of students, teachers, and staff and to boost the overall educational sector in the state. The intention of increasing presence of Police personnel in these areas is to further deter criminal activities and provide a secure environment conducive to learning and teaching.
“In furtherance, the Commissioner of Police urges members of the public, particularly school administrators, teachers, parents, and students, to cooperate fully with the Police and other security agencies and report any suspicious activities promptly so we can collectively work towards creating a safe and secure educational system that nurtures the growth and development of our future leaders.
“Finally, the Commissioner of Police appreciates the good people of the State for their support, cooperation, and understanding. The CP also urged everyone to keep reporting any suspicious movement of person(s) or item(s) they come across to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s emergency contacts,” the statement however reads.