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IG Says Police Will Sustain Public-Friendly Service

Submitted by LEADERSHIP EDITORS on April 25, 2012 - 7:47pm

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The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IG), Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar, says the police authorities is committed to building a public-friendly, well equipped and respected service.

Abubakar disclosed this during a courtesy call on Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam in Government House, Damaturu on Wednesday.

He said the security challenges facing the country were surmountable, assuring the public that the police would work toward Nigeria's safety and security.

The IG commended Yobe Government for assisting, contributing and collaborating with the police to perform effectively.

He also called on other states to emulate Yobe State in supporting the police to provide security to the public.

In his remark, Gaidam commended Abubakar for visiting the state, saying: ``this will give you the opportunity to identify lapses with a view to improve on them. ’’

He said the government would continue to provide the police with logistics support but appealed for the deployment of more policemen to the state. (NAN)