Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse
The Jigawa State Police Command has engaged politicians, and political parties candidates on the need to abide by Independent National Electoral Commission guidelines for peaceful conduct of campaign and other election activities.
The State Commissioner of Police CP Effiom Emanual Ekot disclosed this when he paid a familiarization visit to the office of the Jigawa State Correspondent Chapel in Dutse.
He said, the engagement include series of stakeholders meeting, and signing of peace accord among others.
The newly posted commissioner of police said, journalists are also part of the stakeholders in establishing and promoting peace and security in the society.
He explained that, his visit to the Journalist Office was aimed at strengthening the cordial working relationship existing between the police and the command as he was briefed when assuming office.
He then urged the members of the chapel to keep up with their good work and also maintain their good working relationship with the police especially in this critical period of campaign and other election activities to sustain peace and stability which Jigawa State is known for.
In his speech during the visit, the chairman of the Correspondent Chapel, Mallam Zangina kura said that, the cordial relationship between the working journalist and the security agencies in the state has contributed immensely in making Jigawa State one of the most peace states in Nigeria.
He said, the relationship between the Chapel members and police was beyond writing story but included sharing useful information and mutual engagement in any issue of security interest.
He expressed appreciation to the chapel members for the CP’s visit which he described as a great honour and a milestone in strengthening the cordial relationship existing between the duo.
The Chapel’s Chairman then promised to continue to collaborate with the new CP, in the area of promoting public consciousnesses on security and also play their expected role in supporting peaceful political campaign at the forthcoming 2023 general elections.