Insecurity: Police engage communities in Southern Kaduna

News Insecurity: Police engage communities in Southern Kaduna Published on April 9, 2026 By Amos Tauna googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Umar Nadada and the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Rabiu Muhammad, engaged communities in the southern parts of the state on the need for peaceful coexistence as part of ongoing efforts to curb crime, strengthen security, and build public confidence. DSP Mansir Hassan, the State Police spokesman in a statement on Thursday noted that the communities visited included Kachia, Sanga, Jere, Zango, Kajuru, Kafanchan Local Government Areas, and other parts of the state. It said that during the visit, the senior officers held strategic engagements with key stakeholders, including traditional rulers, community leaders, Miyetti Allah, other Fulani leaders, religious leaders, and youth leaders, to deliberate on the prevailing security challenges in the area. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to the statement, “Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between security agencies and the community, addressing farmer-herder conflicts, and promoting intelligence sharing to tackle criminal activities effectively.” The DIG emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence, urging all residents to live in harmony and avoid actions capable of escalating tensions. He assured the communities of the Nigeria Police Force’s continued commitment to safeguarding lives and property in every part of the country. The engagement also provided an opportunity for community members to express their concerns and contribute to practical solutions aimed at restoring lasting peace in the area. The Kaduna State Police Command reiterated its dedication to community-oriented policing and called on all residents to support security agencies in maintaining peace and stability across the state. It also said discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between security agencies and the community, addressing farmer-herder conflicts, and promoting intelligence sharing to tackle criminal activities effectively. “The DIG emphasises the importance of peaceful coexistence, urging all residents to live in harmony and avoid actions capable of escalating tensions. He assured the communities of the Nigeria Police Force’s continued commitment to safeguarding lives and property.” The engagement also provided an opportunity for community members to express their concerns and contribute to practical solutions aimed at restoring lasting peace in the area. The Kaduna State Police Command reiterates its dedication to community-oriented policing and calls on all residents to support security agencies in maintaining peace and stability across the state. Don't Miss 2027: ‘Don’t be deceived, free Nnamdi Kanu’ – Ohanaeze tells Tinubu You may like IGP Disu meets Police Community Relations Committee How we killed 80-year-old man, collected N2m ransom from his son – Suspect narrates Police arrest suspect for murder of motorcyclist in Ogun Plateau police presents N28.5m to deceased officers’ families Insecurity: Gov. Mutfwang holds high level security meeting to strengthen peaceful coexistence Police in Abia deny viral claims of Boko Haram arrest

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