Yobe Police Chief Orders Improved Security In Schools

The commissioner of police in Yobe State, Mr Emmanuel Ado, has ordered the strengthening of security measures across schools in the state, as part of a proactive strategy to prevent threats and ensure a secure environment for learning and activities.

In a press statement issued by spokesman for the Yobe State Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, he said in line with tackling and preventing breakdown of law and order, commanders are to intensify their ongoing security patrols.

He said Ado issued the directive at a strategic security conference with sectional heads in line with the vision and reform initiatives of the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, aimed at strengthening and repositioning the police to confront emerging security threats.

According to him, the conference followed a recent closure of all boarding schools by the state government as a proactive measure against insurgency.

He advised all DPOs and tactical commanders to develop robust action plans and engage more closely with community leaders, vigilante groups, and neighbourhood watch to ensure an inclusive and secure environment.

He ordered the strengthening of visibility policing, intensive patrols, night detachments, and rapid-response tactics to ensure swift intervention against any threat of kidnapping or insurgencies.

He added that, these could be better achieved through inter-agency collaboration, early-warning and intelligence-sharing mechanisms and the activation of community-driven security structures.

Ado also reassured the command’s determination and commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens in and around school environments across the state.

He called on the residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to continue supporting security agencies with timely information to sustain peace and stability across the state.