Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to establish additional police institutions in the state to strengthen security efforts, particularly in the fight against insurgency.
Governor Fintiri made the appeal on Thursday during the IGP’s courtesy visit to the Government House in Yola.
He specifically requested the creation of a Police Mobile Base and a Counter-Terrorism Unit in Madagali Local Government Area to bolster security operations against Boko Haram insurgents.
Expressing gratitude for the IGP’s second visit to Adamawa, Fintiri assured him of continued collaboration and support.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to assisting the police with logistics, financial resources, and other necessary tools to maintain peace in the state and the country at large.
In response, IGP Kayode Egbetokun praised the state government and its people for their unwavering support of the police force. He highlighted the achievements of the police, particularly through their collaboration with the military, and acknowledged Adamawa as home to many distinguished officers.
The IGP emphasized the need to further strengthen the partnership between the police and the state government to ensure enhanced security and sustained development.
He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to building police capacity, equipping officers with essential skills, and prioritizing community engagement to create a safer and more secure society.