Niger police seek enhanced logistics support as DIG’s visit boosts security architecture

The commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening security architecture, and fostering stronger community relations received a significant boost in Niger State as Isyaku Mohammed, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Training and Development and Coordinating DIG for the North Central Geo-Political Zone, paid a two-day operational visit to the state.

In a statement signed by Wasiu Abiodun, the police PPRO, the visit, which took place at the Niger State Police Command Headquarters, Dutsen-Kura, Minna, underscored the determination of the Force leadership under the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to deepen operational efficiency, improve public trust, and strengthen collaboration among security stakeholders in tackling crime and criminality.

Welcoming the DIG, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, the Commissioner of Police in Niger State, described the visit as both timely and encouraging, noting that it reflected the commitment of the Force leadership to supporting officers and personnel serving on the frontline.

According to the CP, Niger State occupies a strategic position within the country due to its vast landmass, difficult terrain, and diverse population, factors that often present unique security challenges.

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Despite these realities, he said the Command has continued to record remarkable successes in its fight against crime.

He highlighted the arrest and prosecution of suspected kidnappers and their collaborators, armed robbery syndicates, child traffickers, and illegal arms manufacturers. The Command, he added, had also recovered firearms, ammunition, rustled livestock, and stolen property while rescuing several victims of kidnapping and human trafficking.

“These achievements are a testament to the resilience, dedication, and professionalism of officers and men of the Command,” he stated.

Elleman further revealed that the Command has sustained regular capacity-building programmes aimed at improving operational effectiveness. Personnel, including members of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) and newly recruited constables, have undergone training in weapons handling, community policing, social media engagement, public relations, and human rights protection.

While acknowledging the support of the Niger State Government, sister security agencies, and local security outfits, the Commissioner appealed for greater logistical and operational support to enable the Command respond more effectively to emerging security threats.

In his remarks, DIG Isyaku Mohammed explained that the exercise was designed to assess the prevailing security situation, evaluate operational strategies, engage stakeholders, communicate policy directives of the Inspector-General of Police, and obtain firsthand information on welfare and operational concerns affecting personnel.

The DIG commended officers and men of the Command for their sacrifices and commitment to duty, while urging residents to continue supporting security agencies through timely information sharing and cooperation.

He reiterated key directives of the Inspector-General, including intensified enforcement against unregistered vehicles and vehicles with concealed or defaced number plates, enhanced stop-and-search operations, increased visibility policing, intelligence-led investigations, and the deployment of technology-driven policing strategies.

The DIG also stressed the importance of discipline and professionalism, emphasising strict compliance with regulations governing the use of force and firearms, proper dressing, effective supervision of personnel, and a zero-tolerance stance against corruption and misconduct.