The Katsina State Police Command has continued its celebration of 70 years of Women in Policing with two impactful activities designed to inspire young girls and strengthen community awareness on gender-based violence (GBV).
As part of the commemoration, a team of senior female officers visited the Women Teachers College, Katsina, where they held a lively and engaging career talk with students. The officers highlighted the diverse opportunities available to women in the Nigeria Police Force, from investigative work and intelligence to administration, forensics, and operational duties.
They also spoke frankly about the challenges women face in the force and shared personal experiences of perseverance, promotion, and professional growth. The interactive session — filled with questions from excited students — aimed to motivate young women to consider careers in law enforcement and contribute to national security.
The school’s principal praised the officers for what she described as “a transformative and eye-opening session,” noting that many students expressed renewed enthusiasm for joining the police. She pledged the college’s full support for future engagements, offering the institution as a hub for police-community initiatives.
Earlier in the day, the Command led a 5-kilometre GBV awareness walk through major streets of Katsina. The procession attracted students, civil society groups, market women, and residents who joined officers in chanting anti-GBV messages and distributing information materials on prevention, reporting channels, and available support services for survivors.
The colourful march, aimed at deepening public understanding of GBV and reinforcing the importance of collective action, drew warm reception from traders, commuters, and passers-by along the route.
Reaffirming its commitment, the Katsina Police Command stated that it remains dedicated to gender equality, youth empowerment, and community safety. The Command also assured that it will sustain engagements that build trust, promote inclusiveness, and encourage future generations of women to take up leadership roles within the Force.
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