AIG Ari flanked by Kano Commissioner of Police and another high-ranking officer during his visit at Bompai Police headquarters on Thursday.

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

The new Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 1, Ari Mohammad Ali, has charged the zone’s officers and men to always be on alert and carry out their duties with patriotism in the face of security challenges.

AIG  Ari spoke during a familiarisation visit to the Bompai headquarters of Kano State Police Command.

Zone 1 comprises Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states.

The police boss harped on the need for officers and men of the Zone to embrace professionalism, dedication, patriotism and hard work,  in the course of their duties.

AIG Ari also discussed the need to adopt technology-based policing to keep pace with international best practices.

He further urged officers and men in the Zone to always dress decently to dignify the prestige of the Nigeria Police Force.

AIG Ari also warned officers and men in the Zone to shun corruption and uphold honesty, sincerity and dignity.

” Remain neutral, do not be partisan. Your job is to provide security and not to partake in any camp or groups,” he added.

He further urged the management team of the Kano police command to ensure synergy with other security agencies working in the state to ensure absolute security.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Salman Dogo Garba, informed AIG Ari that he has adopted and implemented various security strategies since the assumption of duty.

” These efforts have led to the arrest of suspected armed robbers, other criminal elements and recovery of stolen items,” he added.

He, however, regretted that “despite the successes recorded,  the Command faces a lot of  challenges which include shortage of vehicles for patrols, manpower shortage, among others.”

(AIG Ari  flanked by the Kano Commissioner of Police and another high-ranking officer due to his visit to Bompai Police headquarters on Thursday)