By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has charged officers in the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to keep learning new tips on modern investigation patterns so as to keep abreast with international best standards.
The police chief reminded the officers that criminals keep evolving new ways of evading arrest and prosecution, underscoring the need for officers in SCID to continue expanding their knowledge on the best ways of detecting crime and criminal activities.
CP Bakori made the charge during a capacity-building training organised by the Command to enhance professionalism among officers in the SCID.
While thanking the resource persons, CP Bakori enjoined the participants to seize the opportunity to learn new arts in investigation and refresh their memories, as well.
The police boss was later presented with an award for exemplary efforts and resilience in promoting digital security by the Cyber-safe Youth Initiative, which he dedicated to all the good officers and men of the Command.
In his words: ‘’This award will motivate the Command’s efforts to stay at the forefront in confronting emerging security challenges and renewed commitment to protecting citizens in the digital age.”
He also promised that the capacity-building exercise will be continuously conducted periodically and across all departments, to meet the demand of policing a dynamic society.
“Through this initiative, the Kano State Police Command aims to enhance the capacity of its personnel to deliver effective and efficient service, ultimately contributing to a safer and more secure environment for all,” he added.
According to the Command’s spokesman, Superintendent of Police, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the special capacity-building training programmes for officers and men of the SCID were designed to enhance service delivery in areas of investigation and prosecution.
“This is in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, on the need to equip the personnel of the Force with the right specialised skills and knowledge to promote a more efficient, well-trained, and highly motivated workforce,” Kiyawa added.
The training featured insightful presentations on critical topics, including: “Eliminating Corruption in the NPF,” delivered by Assistant Commissioner of Police SCID, ACP Muhammad Wada Jarma.
“Extortion and Other Unethical Conduct,” by the Officer in charge of X-Squad, ACP Mohammed B. Suleiman; and “Cyber-security Awareness” by Mr. Jessy John from Cyber-Safe Youth Initiative Organisation.
“These presentations underscore the Command’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, especially in the areas of investigations and prosecution,” Kiyawa said.