Community engagement has reduced crimes in Kano – CP

Community engagement has reduced crimes in Kano – CP

Crimes

By Aminu Garko

Kano, June 11, 2024 (NAN) The Police Command in Kano State said that its community engagement strategy and preventive measures have reduced the level of criminal activities in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, stated this at the Ungogo Local Government Area chapter Law Week held on Monday in Kano.

“Our community engagement and preventive measures have not only reduced crime rates but also fostered a sense of security and trust among the populace.

“Kano known worldwide for its political consciousness and proactivity provides an environment where policing efforts are always under public scrutiny, both locally and internationally.

“Rather than seeing this situation as a hindrance, I viewed it as a catalyst for us to excel in our duties.

“From the onset, I emphasised the importance of collective effort and community collaboration in promoting our policing activities,“he said.

“Our strategy has been straightforward: engaging with the communities we serve, listening to their concerns, and working together to overcome emerging security challenges.

Gumel  said the approach has enabled the police to effectively address socio-economic crime dynamics and create a safer environment for all residents of the state.

He said that armed robbery, cell phone snatching, theft and sale of minors, inter and intra-communal thuggery and illicit drug dealings had reduced in the state.

The commissioner said the  successes were  the result of a robust synergy with allied security agencies and the support of the larger community, including the state Government, traditional institutions, religious organisations and the NGOs.

“A notable initiative under my watch has been the integration of repentant notorious youths back into the society. This non-kinetic approach has proven to be highly effective.

“Over 718 influential youths have renounced their involvement in crime and surrendered their weapons.

“I am aware that the State Government, under the leadership of Gov. Abba Yusuf, is currently working assiduously to support these individuals through scholarship and skills acquisition,” he said.

He said 50 of the repentant youths had joined the Police Special Constabulary, and are presently assisting in crime prevention efforts in their respective local communities.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Joseph Edeh

Our target is to set a world stage record for athletes-NTF

Tennis

By Aderonke Ojo

Abuja, June 9, 2024 (NAN) Shammah Makpa, the Secretary General of Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), says the Federation`s target is to develop and set a world stage record for athletes.

Makpa disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of the ongoing International Tennis Federation ( ITF ) World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Abuja on Sunday.

He said the competition is a component of the federation’s plan for long-term growth of athletes.

“ It serves as a means of providing a stage on which young athletes showcase their abilities before we choose the best among them.

“ The selected  ones in the future would take over from  the aging ones.

“ Prospective players  that excel exceptionally during this tournament will be eligible to compete in future competitions,” he said.

Mapka said that having the competition in Nigeria  have saved the federation from sourcing for money  to transport  players abroad.

“ By holding the tournament here, we were  able to accommodate more than 30 to 60 Nigerian players that chose to participate in the competition.

“ This kind of competition  can only accept a maximum of six players if it is held outside  Nigeris,” he said

NAN reports that Junior International Tennis Federation ( ITF) event is a flagship tournament to help junior players gain global rankings and points.

NAN reports that ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 which started on June 5 ended today  at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Joseph Edeh