Abdu Umar has taken charge as the Borno State Commissioner of Police.
He was recently appointed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Ali.
He resumed duty in his new position on Tuesday at the headquarters of Borno State Police Command in Maiduguri, replacing Bello Makwashi
He vowed to protect lives and properties of citizenry in a state devastated by the activities of Boko Haram insurgents for the last 12 years.
Umar told journalists that he has no option following his appointment by the IGP rather to proceed to Borno state to discharge his constitutional mandate in serving the state alongside officers and men of the state police command with the support of the media.
He said that he is aware of all what is happening in the northeast, adding that he is “here to serve all and sundry accordingly,” assuring that his doors are opened for information and social interactions.
He noted that without journalists the police cannot achieve their mandate
He also promised that the police would apply scientific approach to serve the tasks based on the vision of IGP.
He promised that the police under his leadership in the state will assiduously work toward eradicating all forms of crimes by arresting and prosecuting the perpetrators.
He said he is ever ready to take over the liberated communities to reinforce laws and order by restoring civil authorities.
He also promised to work with all the security agencies in the state especially at the time when the Boko Haram Insurgents are surrendering in their large numbers almost on daily basis.
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