In a proactive move to strengthen youth engagement and campus security, the Zamfara State Police Command has wrapped up a successful two-day Community Policing Sensitisation Programme targeting students of tertiary institutions in Talata Mafara.
Held from July 30 to 31, 2025, the sensitisation campaign, spearheaded by Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, psc+, brought together key stakeholders—including traditional leaders, security operatives, school administrators, and students—to champion a safer academic and community environment.
The Emir of Mafara, His Royal Highness Dr. Bello Muhammad Barmo, OON, Sarkin Mafara, was a distinguished presence at the event. He charged the youth to embrace peace, unity, and responsibility as pillars of lasting development, while blessing the initiative as timely and essential.
Representing the Vice Chancellor of Zamfara State University, Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. B.B. Kasim delivered a strong call for student-police cooperation in creating a secure campus climate. Similarly, the Rector of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Dr. Suraj Abdullahi, reaffirmed the institution’s support for sustained awareness and student involvement in community safety efforts.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Salisu Bello Fargo, psc, who stood in for CP Maikaba, emphasized that the initiative reflects the vision of the Inspector General of Police for a more people-centric, trust-driven security model.
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