Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 3 Command Headquarters, comprising Adamawa and Taraba States, Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, has paid a familiarization visit to Adamawa State.
About 267 personnel gathered at the Adamawa State Police Headquarters in Yola to welcome the august visitor.
Speaking during the event, the Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, outlined the command’s recent successes. He noted the arrest of high-profile suspects, including kidnappers and members of the notorious Shila Boys gang, as well as the recovery of arms and ammunition. He also highlighted the rescue of four kidnapped victims and 13 trafficked children, among other achievements.
Representing Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Ahmed Lawan described the working relationship between the state government and the police as cordial. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining peace and pledged to support the renovation of roads and infrastructure within the police command.
Zonal Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Chairman, Simon Buba, commended the command for maintaining the serenity currently being enjoyed in the state. He praised the PCRC’s proactive role in intelligence sharing. Similarly, the Adamawa State PCRC Chairman, Bubakari Kamale, underscored the symbiotic relationship between the police and the community, noting that the state’s relative peace is a result of the police force’s hard work. He called for even greater intelligence sharing to achieve more successes.
In his remarks, AIG Adeniran said the visit provided an opportunity to interact with officers and critical stakeholders. He stressed that effective policing requires a whole-of-community approach built on unity, resilience, and collaboration, which he described as essential for promoting peaceful coexistence.
