The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Auwal Muhammad Musa, has reeled out his scorecard.
This, the Commissioner did, by showcasing several suspects arrested for various crimes across the state.
Musa said that he had pledged “absolute dedication, commitment and resolve to the principles of proactive policing strategy for a safe and secure community where citizens sleep with both eyes closed.
“I am mindful of the fact that to succeed in this noble quest, collaborative operations and strategy remain non-negotiable.”
According to him, tapping from the fruits of collaboration with relevant security agencies, on February 11, 2024 at about 2am, information at the disposal of the Command indicated that some unknown people, numbering about five and armed with AK-47 rifles, invaded Giade Local Government Area with the sole aim of kidnapping innocent citizens of the locality.
On receiving the information, a team of detectives in collaboration with Ahmed Ali Kwara Hunters Squad, swiftly swung into action and engaged the suspected kidnappers in a gun duel.
As a result, all of the suspected bandits were neutralised instantly.
A preliminary investigation uncovered that the suspected kidnappers were invited by one Abdullahi, surname unknown, from Bauchi and Taraba States.
Musa said: “Furthermore, the kidnappers were the same gang who kidnapped one Emeka of Itas-Gadau in the year 2023 and collected the sum of N10 million as ransom.
“They also kidnapped one person in Giade and collected the sum of N774,000.
“The suspected kidnappers were not limited to kidnapping criminal activities, but also engaged in a hired killing, where they were paid and killed/burned to ashes one Ibrahim Dodo of Baranda village Jigawa State.
“Again, it is the same armed men who terrorised Burra, Ningi, Jama’are, Itas-Gadau and Giade LGAs area of Bauchi State.”
The CP said that the Command has been on its oars and engaged and neutralised some of the gang members in a daring operation at Jama’are, Ningi, and now in Giade LGAs of Bauchi State.
“It is worthy to note that these successes were made through collective efforts and collaboration made possible with the Ahmed Ali Kwara Hunters Squad,” said CP Musa.
Some items recovered from the suspects are 103 live ammunition 7.62x39mm calibre AK47 rifles, three live ammunition 9mm calibre, four Cartridges, five magazines, two locally made pistols, one AK-47 rifle, one AK-49 rifle and one locally-made AK-47 rifle.
Musa said in line with the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force, as clearly stated in Section 214 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Policing Mission and Mandate as enshrined in Sections 4 and 5 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, as amended, his unalloyed commitment and that of the officers and men of this Command is to ensure the safety and security of the people of Bauchi State.
He added: “This will be achieved through practical, proactive policing, community engagement, strict and effective law enforcement strategies.
“We are determined to create a peaceful and crime-free environment in which all residents of Bauchi State can flourish.
“Our vision is to be a highly professional and trustworthy Police Force that serves as a beacon of excellence in maintaining law and order.
“We aim to build a strong partnership with community members, local organisations, and law enforcement agencies to foster a safe and secure environment for all and sundry.
“My vision for effective policing of Bauchi State will rest on active Community Engagement.”
According to Musa, there was no gainsaying that community policing is the cornerstone of a safer society.
He said that he was wholeheartedly committed to operationalising community policing from a concept into an indispensable operational tool.
He also mentioned: “In community engagement, the police should be visible, accessible, and responsive to the public at all times, know, and be known to the public; respond to the communities’ needs; listen to the communities’ concerns; engage and mobilise the communities, be accountable for their activities and the outcome of the activities.
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“In line with the core principles and responsibilities outlined in Sections 4 and 5 of the Nigerian Police Act 2020, I shall leverage our available human and material resources to enhance the overall well-being of the people of Bauchi State.
“This will be achieved through active collaboration with community leaders, organisations, and residents to build trust and collaborate on joint problem-solving together by focusing on the enforcement of laws, preservation of peace, protection of our citizens, and the maintenance of law and order.”