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Police calls for stronger community support to fight crime in Jigawa

Daily Post Nigeria September 18, 2026 2 views
Police calls for stronger community support to fight crime in Jigawa

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Police Calls for Stronger Community Support to Fight Crime in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, has urged various stakeholders to strengthen their collaboration with the police in combating crime within the state.

Addressing attendees during the commissioning of the newly modernized Police Division in Birniwa Local Government Area on Thursday, CP Tijjani emphasized the need for timely and credible information from the community to prevent crimes and aid in the arrest and prosecution of suspected criminals.

According to the Commissioner, effective policing requires a strong partnership between security agencies and the communities they serve, emphasizing the importance of intelligence gathered from residents in preventing criminal activities.

CP Tijjani Murtala also reiterated the Police Command's commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, rapid response, and effective collaboration with sister security agencies and other stakeholders.

The Jigawa State Police Command's renewed focus on intelligence gathering and community collaboration comes amidst rising concerns about crime rates in the region. The Commissioner's appeal for stronger partnerships echoes the importance of community involvement in maintaining public safety.

  • The Jigawa State Police Commissioner, CP Tijjani Murtala, urged various stakeholders to strengthen their collaboration with the police in combating crime within the state.
  • CP Tijjani emphasized the need for timely and credible information from the community to prevent crimes and aid in the arrest and prosecution of suspected criminals.
  • The Commissioner reiterated the Police Command's commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, rapid response, and effective collaboration with sister security agencies and other stakeholders.
  • The renewed focus on intelligence gathering and community collaboration comes amidst rising concerns about crime rates in the region.
  • The Commissioner's appeal for stronger partnerships echoes the importance of community involvement in maintaining public safety.

Community Collaboration Promoted by Jigawa State Police Commissioner

Jigawa State Police Commissioner, CP Tijjani Murtala, recently called for increased collaboration between the police and various stakeholders to tackle crime within the region. During the commissioning of the newly modernized Police Division in Birniwa Local Government Area, CP Tijjani emphasized the significance of timely and reliable information from the community to prevent criminal activities and assist in the arrest and prosecution of suspected criminals.

The Commissioner emphasized the importance of intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, swift response, and effective collaboration with sister security agencies and other stakeholders.

The renewed focus on intelligence gathering and community collaboration comes at a time when crime rates in the region have been increasing.

CP Tijjani Murtala's appeal for stronger partnerships underlines the significance of community involvement in maintaining public safety.

Community Collaboration Urged by Jigawa State Police Commissioner

Jigawa State Police Commissioner, CP Tijjani Murtala, recently emphasized the need for increased collaboration between the police and various stakeholders to address criminal activities in the region. During the inauguration of the newly modernized Police Division in Birniwa Local Government Area, CP Tijjani highlighted the importance of timely and reliable information from the community to prevent criminal activities and assist in the arrest and prosecution of suspected criminals.

The Commissioner emphasized the significance of intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, swift response, and effective collaboration with sister security agencies and other stakeholders.

The renewed focus on intelligence gathering and community involvement comes amidst rising crime rates in the region.

CP Tijjani Murtala's call for stronger partnerships underlines the importance of community engagement in maintaining public safety.

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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