By Abdulaziz Ibrahim Hassan
The Gombe State Command of the Nigerian Police Force recently reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Youth O’clock Advancement Movement Association Nigeria to enhance security across the state.
This was disclosed by the newly posted Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Yahaya, during an advocacy visit by the association to the state command headquarters.
According to Yahaya, security is a collective responsibility, and it is crucial for stakeholders and citizens to actively support security agencies, particularly by providing timely intelligence on suspicious activities to facilitate swift action.
Commending the Youth O’clock Nigeria for its vision of empowering young people and combating social vices, CP Bello Yahya emphasised that such initiatives are instrumental in shaping responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to national development.
Expressing concern over the rising involvement of minors in criminal activities, which he linked to drug abuse, CP Yahya assured that the Gombe State Police Command would work closely with Youth O’clock Nigeria to develop initiatives that will help protect lives and property across the state.
Earlier, the Gombe State Coordinator of Youth O’clock Nigeria, Comrade Abdulazeez Sani Labaran, stated that the visit aimed at exploring collaborative efforts between the association and the police to tackle security challenges.
He highlighted key initiatives such as peace dialogues to promote religious tolerance and the Peace Cup Football Competition, which seeks to unite youths from different communities in Gombe State.
Comrade Labaran appreciated the Commissioner of Police for the warm reception and assured him that Youth O’clock Nigeria remains committed to supporting the police in their mission to safeguard lives and property, in alignment with the Nigerian Constitution.
In a related development, the Youth O’clock delegation also visited the Chief Executive Officer of Green White Green Sport Centre, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, where he offered valuable advice to support the association’s growth and pledged his unwavering support for any initiative aimed at fostering sustainable development in Gombe State.
Notable members of the delegation included Secretary-General Atobi James Chachis, Advisory Board Representative Abbas Muhammad, Head of Finance Amina Ahmed Yuguda, Assistant Coordinator for Gombe North Suleiman Muhammad, Assistant Coordinator for Gombe Central Abdulwahab Haladu Zarma, Igbo Community Representative Aguwani Emmanuel Igwe, Gombe Local Government Treasurer Zuwaira Ahmed Tijjani, and members of the Media and Publicity Team, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Hassan and Mustapha Danyarwa.
