Jigawa CP strengthens Inter-Agency Collaboration, attends NUJ Press Week
By Editor
The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala on Wednesday, paid courtesy visits to the Brigade Commander, 26 Armoured Brigade, Dutse, Brig.- Gen. O. I. Ogidie; the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), CC M. K. Ingawa; and the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Murtala Muhammad.
SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the state Police Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement in Dutse.
Adam said that the visits were aimed at strengthening relationship.
“The visits were aimed at strengthening existing relationships, enhancing inter-agency collaboration, and consolidating joint efforts towards maintaining peace, security, and public order across Jigawa State.
“During the engagements, the Commissioner of Police underscored the importance of sustained cooperation, intelligence sharing, and coordinated security operations among security agencies to effectively address emerging security challenges. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to working closely with sister security agencies to safeguard lives and property and ensure a peaceful environment for residents of the state.
“The respective security chiefs welcomed the Commissioner of Police and expressed their readiness to sustain the existing synergy and strengthen collective efforts towards ensuring the safety and security of the people of Jigawa State,” he said.
Adam stated that the CP also attended the Press Week of the NUJ.
“In a related development, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, attended the Press Week organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, where he delivered goodwill remarks at a one-day capacity-building workshop for working journalists in the state.
“In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police commended the NUJ for organising the programme, describing capacity building as essential to strengthening professional competence, ethical conduct, and responsible journalism. He emphasised the strategic role of the media in promoting public awareness, supporting security initiatives, countering misinformation, and fostering peaceful coexistence.
“The CP further encouraged journalists to uphold the principles of accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and professionalism in their reportage, particularly on security-related matters. He stressed the importance of responsible reporting that informs the public without unnecessarily creating panic or compromising ongoing security operations.
“He reaffirmed the Jigawa State Police Command’s commitment to maintaining a cordial and productive relationship with the media, noting that effective police-media collaboration remains vital to public trust, transparency, and community safety.
“The Commissioner of Police expressed appreciation to the NUJ Jigawa State Council for its continued partnership with the Command and urged participants to apply the knowledge acquired during the workshop to improve the quality of journalism and contribute meaningfully to peace and development in the state,” he said.
