Sokoto CP convenes maiden Strategic Security Confab 
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
In a bold move to reshape the security architecture of Sokoto State, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, has convened maiden Strategic Security Conference, charging senior officers to embrace proactive policing, absolute discipline, and robust community partnership as non-negotiable pillars of modern law enforcement.
The landmark conference, which brought together Command management team,Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical team leaders, emphasized that the era of reactive policing must give way to intelligence-led operations and visible, trust-based engagement with the public.
The key Directives Issued to Senior Officers include: Consequences of Misconduct: Officers were firmly warned that any misconduct, including extortion, abuse of power, or negligence of duty, will attract severe sanctions, as such actions undermine public trust and endanger national security.
Others were: Visibility Within the Metro & Visiting Rounds: Commanders are mandated to maintain constant visibility in metropolitan areas and conduct unscheduled visiting rounds to outposts and patrol teams to ensure operational readiness and deter complacency.
On Intelligence-led Policing, Shaffa said that all units must prioritize the gathering, analysis, and tactical application of intelligence to preempt crime rather than merely responding to incidents.
On the Rule of Law, the CP added that every operation must strictly adhere to the rule of law, with zero tolerance for extrajudicial actions or human rights violations.
Shaffa cautioned against uncivil conduct toward citizens, as respectful interaction is the bedrock of voluntary information sharing and public cooperation.
He further directed for timely, accurate, and detailed SITREPs must be submitted without delay to enable command-level strategic decisions.
On Identification of Black Spots, the CP directed DPOs to immediately identify and map all criminal black spots within their Areas of Responsibility (AOR) and deploy targeted interventions.
On Stakeholder Engagement on Community Policing, he said, “DPOs must regularly engage traditional rulers, youth leaders, traders, and religious figures within their AOR to co-create local security solutions.”
Addressing the gathering, Cp reiterated that “Officers must always do the right thing at the right time not when it is convenient, not when they are being watched, but always. Discipline and integrity are the currency of public trust.”
In his closing remarks, he called on the good people of the Caliphate to join hands with security agencies to see Sokoto State free of crime and criminality.
Shaffa said, “Security is not the business of the police alone. It is a collective responsibility. Let us work together citizens and officers alike to restore peace and safety across our beloved state.”
The conference ended with a renewed commitment from all officers to implement the resolutions immediately, with monitoring teams to be deployed for compliance and impact assessment.
He added, “For Complaint Contact our Control Room number: 08026451719
PPRO: 08032861946.”
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