Kano CP urges Neighbourhood Watch Corps to remain partners in progress

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Kano state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has urged corps of the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps to remain partners in progress with security agencies across the state and discharge their duties within the confines of established laws, rules and regulations.

This is just as the Kano Forum of Retired Security Personnel and Senior Civil Servants commended CP Bakori for his uncommon style of crime-fighting in the state, pledging their unalloyed support to make Kano safe and crime-free society.

The Neighbourhood Watch Corps is a recognized vigilante outfit inaugurated by Kano State Government to aide security agencies in the fight against crime and criminality, particularly, at the grassroot levels.

Part of their responsibilities is to provide credible information to the police and sister security agencies on the activities and movements of criminals and criminal elements across the state.

The Commandant-General of the Neighbourhood Watch Corps, Lt. Col. Aminu Yusuf Abdulkareem (Rtd.), led his Management Team on a courtesy visit to the office of the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.

CP Bakori further expressed appreciation for the visit and described the Neighbourhood Watch Corps as partners in progress and vital to grassroots policing.

He commended their contributions to crime prevention and maintenance of law and order.

The Kano Police boss, however, reminded members of the Corps to operate strictly within the confines of the law, promptly hand over all arrested suspects to the police for investigation and prosecution, and avoid any violation of human rights in the discharge of their duties.

In his remarks, the Commandant General of the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps, Lt. Col. Abdulkareem (Retd.), stated that the visit aimed to strengthen synergy between the Kano State Police Command and the Neighbourhood Watch Corps.

He noted that the Corps was established to complement the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in maintaining peace, security, and public order across the State.

CP Bakori also received the Kano Forum of Retired Security Personnel and Senior Civil Servants.

The visitors include retired military, police, DSS, paramilitary, and senior civil servants, led by Lt. Col. Yusuf Maitama Aminu (Retd.).

Lt. Col. Aminu (Retd.) explained that the purpose of the visit was to strengthen collaboration with the Command and contribute to the maintenance of peace and the protection of lives and property in Kano State.

He noted that the Association, comprising retired personnel from the Armed Forces, Police, DSS, paramilitary agencies, and senior civil servants, remains concerned about security challenges in neighboring states and is committed to supporting proactive measures to sustain Kano’s relative peace.

He affirmed the Association’s readiness to support the Police through intelligence sharing, community engagement, and strategic advice drawn from the collective experience of its members.

In his response, CP Bakori expressed delight at the visit and commended the initiative.

He described the members as seasoned officers and administrators whose experience aligns with the Nigeria Police Force’s mandate to protect lives and property.

He assured the delegation of the Command’s readiness to leverage their expertise and stressed the importance of synergy, collaboration, and intelligence sharing in addressing emerging security challenges.

Mr. Bakori reiterated the commitment of Kano state Police Command to sustaining collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, including community structures, retired professionals, and civil society, in ensuring the protection of lives and property across the state.

He said the Command will continue to operate within the framework of intelligence-led and community-based policing as directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Rilwan Disu.