The Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has commended the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun for his relentless efforts in safeguarding lives and property, noting the significant impact the Nigeria Police Force is making in maintaining peace and stability in the state and the nation at large.
Governor Fintiri gave the commendation when the IGP Egbetokun paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Yola. at the Government House in Yola after commissioning an Ultra Modern Police headquarters in Yola on Thursday.
In a bid to further bolster security in Adamawa State, the Governor called for the establishment of an additional Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) Base and the reopening of the Police Training School in Mbaba, Yola South Local Government Area in the state.
He also emphasized that these measures would enhance the operational capacity of security agencies in tackling emerging security threats, particularly insurgency and banditry, which have posed serious challenges to the region.
Responding, the IGP assured the Governor and the good people of Adamawa State of the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to proactive policing, community partnership, and intelligence-driven security strategies.
He noted that the request for an additional CTU Base and the reopening of the Police Training School would be given due consideration in line with the strategic security and training framework of the Force.
The IGP also paid a visit to the Palace of the Lamido of Adamawa, His Royal Highness, DR Muhammad Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, appreciating him for his leadership steadfastness, and for the support he has shown the Police to enable them adequately combat all forms of crime in the State.
He urged him to continuously pray for the success of the Nigeria Police Force in its fights against criminality and Nigeria as a whole.