Jigawa CP Vows to Strengthen Security around Federal University Dutse
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Dutse The newly posted Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, Tijjani Murtala, has received the management of the Federal University Dutse (FUD) on a courtesy visit, with both
Tijjani Murtala, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Jigawa State, inaugurated a courtesy visit to the Federal University Dutse (FUD). The purpose of the visit was to strengthen collaborative efforts on security and crime prevention. The Vice-Chancellor of FUD, Prof. Ahmad Muhammed Gumel, welcomed the commissioner and pledged the university's commitment to working closely with the Nigeria Police Force.
The university delegation, comprising the Senate, management, and staff, expressed their congratulations on Murtala's appointment and emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration in addressing emerging security challenges. Gumel highlighted the need for intelligence sharing, crime prevention, and protecting lives and property, particularly in the context of cult-related activities and other antisocial behaviors that had recently emerged on campus.
Murtala expressed gratitude to the university management for the visit and assured them of the Command's commitment to safeguarding educational institutions across the state. He stressed that the police would adopt a preventive, intelligence-led, and community-oriented approach to tackle the security threats. The commissioner urged university authorities to strengthen their internal mechanisms for early identification and reporting of suspicious activities.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the existing partnership and ensuring the Federal University Dutse remains a safe and conducive environment for teaching, learning, and research.
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