By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 12, Bauchi, AIG Vungmoh S.M. Kwaimoh, PSC, has charged officers and men of the Gombe State Police Command to uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity, professionalism and dedication to duty in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The AIG gave the charge during his familiarisation and operational tour of the Gombe State Police Command, where he stressed the need for officers to carry out their constitutional duties with fairness, respect for human rights and strict adherence to the rule of law while maintaining cordial relationships with members of the public.
AIG Kwaimoh was received at the Command Headquarters in Gombe by the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, alongside members of the Command Management Team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and other senior officers.
The visit forms part of the AIG’s operational assessment of Commands under Zone 12, comprising Bauchi and Gombe States, aimed at evaluating operational readiness, strengthening supervisory mechanisms, reviewing policing strategies and improving service delivery across the zone.
The tour also afforded the AIG the opportunity to interact directly with officers and men of the Command on issues relating to professionalism, operational effectiveness and community-oriented policing.
Addressing the personnel, AIG Kwaimoh urged them to remain committed to ethical policing by discharging their duties without fear or favour, respecting the rights of citizens and sustaining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
He commended officers and men of the Gombe State Police Command for their efforts in maintaining the prevailing peace and security in the state, urging them to sustain the tempo and remain vigilant against emerging security threats.
In his welcome address, the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, mnips, fwc, psc (+), described the visit as timely and significant, noting that it would further boost the morale of officers and strengthen operational efficiency within the Command.
The Police Commissioner reaffirmed the Command’s loyalty to the Inspector-General of Police and its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across Gombe State through intelligence-led policing and improved collaboration with stakeholders.
The Gombe State Police Command also reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of residents and appealed to members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely, credible and actionable information to enhance crime prevention and public safety.
