The Emir of Toro, HRH Alh. Umar Adamu Toro, has pledged the Emirate’s sustained cooperation in intelligence sharing and community policing as part of efforts to strengthen security in Toro Local Government Area and Bauchi State in general.
The Emir gave the assurance on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu to his palace in Toro.
As contained in a press release made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi state Command, SP Nafiu Habib, CP Aliyu said the visit was part of an operational tour of Toro Area Command being conducted in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
SP Habib said the tour covered 10 divisions under the command: Toro, Dass, Tulu, Bununu, Rishi, Tafawa Balewa, Tilden Fulani, Nabardo, Gumau and Bogoro.The PPRO said, on arrival, the CP was received by the Deputy Chairman of Toro LGC, Hon. Adamu Umar Danyaro, who represented the Executive Chairman, as well as the Area Commander, Divisional Police Officers, PCRC members, vigilante groups and community leaders.He said, during the visit, the CP solicited the Emirate’s continued support for community policing.
While responding, the Emir commended the Police for their sacrifices and timely response to emergencies in the area, and assured the Command of the traditional institution’s readiness to partner with security agencies to promote peace.
At an interactive session with personnel, CP Aliyu warned against extortion, over-detention of suspects, torture, human rights abuses and involvement in partisan politics. He also sensitized officers on the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy and stressed punctuality and adherence to professional standards.
“As part of discipline, DPOs must revive the culture of duty parade and proper posting of personnel to check appearance and conduct before deployment,” he said.The CP directed supervising officers to ensure effective supervision.
He further urged Area Commanders and DPOs to work closely with sister security agencies and quasi-security groups to curb kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling and other violent crimes.
“Intelligence sharing and grassroots partnership remain critical to crime prevention,” he said, noting that the Command remains committed to protecting lives and property under Operation Velvet.
CP Aliyu also inspected some police facilities, commended officers for discipline and neatness, and assured personnel that steps would be taken to address welfare concerns raised in order to boost morale.
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