JIGAWA CP ASSURES OF WATERTIGHT SECURITY AHEAD OF PRESIDENTIAL VISIT 
The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, has assured residents of the Command’s preparedness to provide adequate security coverage ahead of the scheduled visit of President Bola Tinubu to the state on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The State Police Public Relations Officer,
SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, stated this in a statement in Dutse on Monday.
Adam said the Commissioner gave the assurance during a strategic press conference held at the State Police Command Headquarters, Dutse, where he personally addressed journalists on the security arrangements and operational preparedness of the Command ahead of the presidential visit.
He quoted the CP as emphasizing that proactive security measures, effective intelligence gathering and coordinated operational strategies had been put in place to forestall any breach of public peace.
The CP further disclosed that the Command was working in close collaboration with sister security agencies and relevant stakeholders to ensure comprehensive security coverage, effective crowd management, traffic regulation and the protection of the president, visiting dignitaries, government officials and members of the public throughout the visit.
The Commissioner of Police stressed that the security architecture was designed to ensure a peaceful, orderly and hitch-free exercise while assuring residents that the Command remained fully committed to safeguarding lives and property and maintaining public order.
The Commissioner of Police stated unequivocally that the Command would not tolerate any attempt by disgruntled elements or individuals with ulterior motives to infiltrate the gathering and cause unforeseen security incidents capable of disrupting the presidential engagement.
“Immediately after the press conference, the Commissioner of Police personally addressed officers and men of the Command, where he delivered a strategic operational briefing ahead of the visit.
“During the briefing, CP Tijjani Murtala charged all personnel to exhibit the highest standards of discipline, vigilance, alertness and professionalism in the discharge of their assigned responsibilities. He emphasised that the successful execution of the security assignment required unwavering commitment, effective supervision, operational coordination and strict adherence to established directives.
“He directed personnel to remain courteous, civil and respectful in their dealings with members of the public, while ensuring that their security responsibilities were discharged firmly, lawfully and without compromising the fundamental rights of citizens.
“The CP particularly cautioned officers against misconduct, unnecessary use of force, intimidation, dereliction of duty and other unprofessional conduct capable of undermining public confidence in the police.
“The Commissioner of Police appealed to the good people of Jigawa State, political stakeholders, party supporters and other participants to remain peaceful, law-abiding and cooperative throughout the presidential visit.
“He urged members of the public to comply with lawful security directives, avoid actions capable of causing public disorder and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police formation,’ he said.
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