Kano ready for state police, governor says

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reiterated that Kano is fully prepared to establish a state police, describing the move as a key step to strengthen internal security, community policing, and protection of lives and property. He emphasized that the state police would complement the Nigeria Police Force rather than compete with it, with both structures sharing responsibility for security, intelligence, and rapid response. The governor cited Kano’s institutional capacity, human resources, and political will as foundations for sustaining a state police once the necessary constitutional and legal frameworks are in place. The push is being advanced alongside the inauguration of the Inter-Agencies Task Force on Drug Abuse and Trafficking, signaling a broader effort to tackle drug abuse and illicit trafficking through improved collaboration among security agencies and stakeholders. Yusuf called on task-force members to operate with professionalism and integrity, underscoring that the reforms aim to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and create a safer environment for economic, educational, and social activities.