The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has assured the people of Adamawa state of the possibility of reopening the Police Training School in Mbaba, Yola South local government area.
The IGP gave the assurance on Thursday, in response to the requests made by the governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, to whom he paid a courtesy visit at the government house in Yola the state capital, as part of his engagement during an official tour to the state Police Command.
Governor Fintiri, who commended the IGP for his relentless efforts in safeguarding lives and property, had called for the establishment of an additional Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) Base and the reopening of the Police Training School, noting 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.
Earlier, IGP Egbetokun commissioned the newly constructed ultra-modern Command Headquarters in Yola, a monumental edifice which would provide a conducive working environment for officers and ensure effective service delivery in the fight against crime and criminality.
The IGP also inspected various police formations in the state, assessing operational efficiency and the welfare of personnel as part of the drives to ensure improved security and strengthening policing mechanisms across the country.
While addressing guests, officers, and men of the Command after the commissioning, the IGP charged them to maintain the already existing synergy between the Police Force and other security forces, to continually and adequately combat insecurity in the state and, by extension, across the country. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among security agencies in securing a safer Nigeria.
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 the royal father to continuously pray for the success of the Force in its fights against criminality and Nigeria as a whole.
Egbetokun further reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to modernizing its infrastructure, enhancing personnel welfare, and leveraging advanced technology to improve crime prevention and investigative capabilities.
He emphasized that the commissioning of the ultra-modern Adamawa State Police Command Headquarters represents a significant milestone in the Force’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance security operations nationwide.
