Kano Government reaffirms commitment to citizens’ security — NNPP Chairman
Kola Oyelere, Kano
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state, the Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano, Dr. Hashimu Sulaiman Dungurawa, has said.
Dungurawa made the statement on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Personnel at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, stressing that the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf remains focused on strengthening security in both urban and rural communities.
He said the state’s security strategy reflects a deliberate effort to safeguard lives and property amid rising insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria, noting that peace and stability have remained a top priority of the government since it assumed office.
“Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has remained steadfast in implementing proactive security measures to ensure that Kano State remains peaceful,”
Dungurawa said while responding to questions from journalists at the event.
The NNPP chairman explained that the establishment of neighbourhood security personnel was designed to complement existing security agencies and enhance intelligence gathering at the grassroots.
According to him, community-based security structures play a vital role in crime prevention by enabling faster response times and closer collaboration between residents and security operatives.
Dungurawa expressed optimism that the initiative would significantly improve public safety, particularly at a time when security challenges are escalating in some northern states.
“We are confident that His Excellency is doing his best to ensure lasting peace in Kano, especially given the increasing security concerns in other parts of the region,” he said. “I am optimistic that Kano will continue to remain peaceful.”
He also called on residents to actively support the newly inaugurated security personnel, emphasising that community cooperation is essential to the success of any security framework.
He noted that similar initiatives have produced positive results in other states where citizens work closely with security agencies to report suspicious activities and prevent crime.
Dungurawa further commended the Kano State Government for approving the establishment and inauguration of 2,000 neighbourhood security personnel, describing the move as a bold and timely intervention.
He praised the governor and his aides for adopting what he described as a people-centred approach to governance, particularly in addressing security challenges that affect economic activities and social life.
“The success of this initiative depends largely on public support,” he added.
“When citizens cooperate with security personnel, the system works better and the state becomes safer for everyone.”
The inauguration ceremony drew government officials, party leaders, traditional rulers and members of the public, underscoring the importance of collective responsibility and collaboration in maintaining security across the state.
The Kano State Government has repeatedly maintained that security remains a top priority of the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration, with assurances that it will continue to invest in measures aimed at promoting peace and stability.