By ALIYU YUSUF

He disclosed this when he received the newly posted commissioner of police to the state on familiarization visit in his office, yesterday.
The governor explained that security issue is a top priority for the state, hence the need for putting all hands on deck to wipe out all forms of crime and related offences, noting that no amount of money spent in the sector will be too much.
He noted with dismay the gradual increase in crime rate and related offences, entertaining fears that if solid security measures are not taken, people in the state will be taken hostages by criminals especially armed robbers who operate in the prime time of the night.
Governor Shekarau further disclosed that apart from the monthly state security council meetings, government will ensure consistent communication with the police for better working relationship, urging the public to also provide meaningful information needed by the police.
The governor told the police commissioner that as an experienced officer, he will find Kano like any other state in terms of cooperation, congratulating him for starting on a sound footing.
Earlier, the police commissioner, Muhammad Aminu Yesufu had said they were at the Government House to congratulate Governor Shekarau for his re-election and also register the command’s total commitment and loyalty to serve the state.
Yesufu noted that security is one of the most needed ingredients that promotes peaceful co-existence in any society, stressing that the command will not fold its arms and watch things happen, stressing the need for conducting the state’s monthly security council meeting twice.
He solicited assistance from the state government with additional 25 Hilux vehicles, 33,000 litres of fuel quarterly, and a number of rain-coats among others.
He also urged the governor to give priority attention to insecurity in the interest of peace and stability, seeking for government’s intervention in the problem facing the judiciary.
The commissioner told the governor that within few days of his assumption of office, the command has recorded success, which saw the arrest of 518 miscreants in addition to 607 other suspects.