By Sharon Akuboh
The Kano State Police Command, on Thursday, 5th November, 2026, received the newly appointed Honourable Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Kano State, Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (Rtd.), on a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters, Bompai, Kano.
The Honourable Commissioner, who was accompanied by top officials of the Ministry, was warmly received by the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, and members of his management team.
In his remarks, the Honourable Commissioner expressed profound appreciation to the Commissioner of Police for the warm reception accorded him and his entourage. He commended the CP for his tremendous efforts in maintaining peace, law and order, as well as ensuring the safety of lives and property across Kano State.
The Honourable Commissioner also condoled with the Commissioner of Police over the loss of police officers who died in the line of duty along the Sokoto–Zamfara axis. He equally expressed his condolences to the Commissioner of Police and the entire Command over the demise of SP Salisu Wakili, describing his death as a great loss to the Nigeria Police Force and Kano State.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed officers and for God to grant their families the strength to bear the irreparable losses.
The Honourable Commissioner assured the Command of his full support and readiness to collaborate with the Police as the lead agency in internal security in ensuring a safe and secure environment across the State. He emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and assured that the Ministry, under his leadership, would work closely with the Police and other security agencies to sustain peace and stability in Kano State.
In his response, the Commissioner of Police welcomed the Honourable Commissioner to the State Command and expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as timely and a demonstration of the strong partnership between the State Government and the Police.
The CP used the occasion to call on the politicians and the good people of Kano State to shun hate speeches, especially during this campaign season.
He reiterated that “the community is the Police, and the Police is the community,” urging members of the public to cooperate fully with the Police by providing timely and credible information to enhance crime prevention and ensure a safer Kano State.
The visit ended in a cordial atmosphere, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to strengthening collaboration for the peace, security and development of Kano State.
CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP,
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Kano State Police Command.
November 5, 2026.