The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen security measures around schools across the state.
The directive was conveyed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Department of Finance and Administration, Sulaiman Abdul, during a two-day operational tour of Katsina State, where he assessed the security arrangements in selected educational institutions.
As part of the directive, the police command has been instructed to enhance patrol operations and improve coordination aimed at safeguarding schools throughout the state.
According to him, “The command is ordered to intensify patrols, strengthen intelligence gathering and maintain high police visibility around educational institutions to prevent violent crimes and guarantee a safe environment for teaching and learning.”
During the visit, the DIG inspected security facilities at the Police Children School and the Government Girls Technical and Commercial College in Charanchi Local Government Area.
The inspection focused on perimeter fencing, access control systems, security posts, and the deployment of police personnel to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures.
He also met separately with the management teams of both schools to gain firsthand insight into their security concerns and challenges.
The DIG encouraged school administrators to enforce strict access control procedures and promptly report any suspicious activities within and around their campuses to security agencies.
The move is part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen school safety and ensure a secure environment for students, teachers, and other staff members.
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