By Shaibu Lawal, Dutse

The Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Auwal Musa Muhammad, has urged police officers in Jigawa State to strengthen public confidence in the Force through professionalism, discipline, integrity and respect for citizens’ fundamental rights.

Muhammad gave the charge during an official visit to the Jigawa State Police Command headquarters in Dutse, where he addressed officers and men on the need to uphold the highest standards of conduct while discharging their constitutional responsibilities.

He stressed that professionalism, accountability and respect for human rights remained essential to effective policing, noting that officers must demonstrate integrity and fairness in their dealings with members of the public.

The POLAC commandant also emphasised the importance of maintaining cordial relationships with host communities, explaining that public trust and cooperation were critical to effective crime prevention, intelligence gathering and the overall improvement of security.

He called for continuous training, knowledge sharing and stronger collaboration between the Police Academy and operational formations across the country to improve officers’ competence, strengthen institutional capacity and enhance service delivery.

Earlier, Muhammad paid a courtesy visit to Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, at the Government House in Dutse. Discussions during the visit centred on strengthening cooperation between the state government and the Nigeria Police Academy, particularly in police training, capacity development and institutional support.

In his response, Governor Namadi commended police officers and other security agencies for their efforts to protect lives and property across the state. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in the discharge of their duties and sustaining peace and stability in Jigawa.