By Suleiman Anyalewechi
In an effort to enhance security in Kano, the Deputy Senate President, Jibril Barau, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, gifted the Nigeria Police ,a total of 1000 motorcycles.
Senator Barau representing Kano North Senatorial District at the Senate of the National Assembly, noted that the gesture is aimed at assisting the Police in securing lives and properties .
During the presentation ceremony at the Kano State Police Command Headquarters in Bompai, the Deputy Senate President underscored the need for adequate public support to security agencies in their onerous task of maintaining peace and stability in the country.
He noted that logistical and other relevant support will go a long way in enhancing the operational efficiency of our security agencies.
Senator Barau lauded the efforts of the Kano State Police Command and the high level of professionalism being displayed by its officers and men in the discharge of their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and properties.
” I commend the officers and men of the Kano State Police Command for their exceptional professionalism in carrying out their constitutional duties.
“Their dedication to the maintenance of peace and order in the State is truly appreciated.
“As a token of appreciation, support will be provided to ensure they continue to perform optimally, contributing to the peace, progress and political growth of Kano”, he stated.
According to him, 700 of the motorcycles will be distributed to police formations within the Kano North Senatorial Zone, while the remaining three hundred will be disbursed to police stations across the Kano Central and Kano South Districts.
In all, the motorcycles ,he informed, will be allocated to 76 Divisions so as to enhance operational efficiency in all the 44 Local Councils of Kano.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Garba Dogo, while appreciating the Deputy Senate President for the rare gesture, assured that the Motorcycles will be properly deployed to achieve the desired objectives .
He called on other public spirited individuals and groups to emulate the good deed of Senator Barau for the purpose of enhancing security.
The Source reports that the one thousand motorcycles are estimated to have cost about one billion Naira.
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