Kano: New Police Commissioner Launches Operation Restore Peace

The Kano State Police Command has announced the inaugurated 'Operation Restore Peace' to help rid the state of thuggery, drug abuse and other crimes.

A statement signed by the command's spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, on Wednesday in Kano disclosed this, adding that the new commissioner of police in the state, Abubakar Lawal made the announcement on the same day.

Lawal said while addressing officers and men of the command that the operation is part of the command’s action plan against criminality.

The CP appreciated the robust structures of policing strategy in the state and pledge to improve and sustain it.

He said that Operation Restore Peace would be community-driven to add to other security strategies of the command to ensure peace in the state.

Lawal added that the command would enhance its community policing engagements, use of technology, intelligence gathering and building synergy with other security agencies and community stakeholders.

The CP said he would strengthen the command’s Public Relations Department for massive public enlightenment and sensitization of citizens through radio, television and social media.

Lawal also pledged to strengthen the capacity of the command’s tactical units and divisional police officers.

“We therefore need the cooperation, support and encouragement of all, as no stone will be left unturned as far as fighting crime and criminality is concerned,” he added.

He promised the police's resolve to maintain peace and order in Kano.