…..Preach for Peace ahead OF the 2023 General Election
The Commissioner of Police Gombe State Command CP Oqua Etim has embarked on a tour visit to Funakaye and Nafada Emirates council.
According to a press release signed by the Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Mu’azu Abubakar, said that the Commissioner’s convoy graced the Emirate council of Funakaye and that of Nafada on Tuesday to familiarize with the councils, solicit for support and seek for fatherly counsel and blessings from the Emir of Funakaye Alh. Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Gwairanga iv and that of Emir of Nafada Alh Mohammadu Dadum Hamza.
Earlier in his address the Commissioner of Police said he deem it fit to pay homage and Accord respect, giving honour to whom honour is due.
CP Oqua Etim appealed to the two Emirate councils to use their influence and fatherly voices to talk to the members of their communities to shun violence or any other vices and conduct themselves concerning the rule of law. likewise, the people should be careful with their utterances to stay away from hate speech for the peaceful conduct of the 2023 General Elections.
The CP reiterates the Command’s readiness to provide adequate security before, during, and after the Election.
Responding, the Emir of Funakaye Alh. Dr. Yakubu Muhammad Kwairanga iv applauded the Commissioner for the visit and assures him of their commitment to maintaining the relative peace enjoyed by the loving people of their communities.” We will do as you said Commissioner, we will do everything possible within our reach to conduct ourselves and vote peacefully” the Emir of Funakaye added.
The Emirate council of Nafada requested for renovation and building of new police barracks, redeployment of women police to the community as well as recruitment of the sons and daughters of the community into the Nigeria Police Force to give them a sense of belonging.
The CP however promise to look into the request with the view of sorting it out in the short possible time.
The Emir of Nafada HRH. Alh. Muhammad Dadum Hamza further thank the Commissioner of Police for the visit and wish him well in chairing the Affairs of Gombe State Police Command.
Expressing their gratitude to the Commissioner of Police, the two Emirates gave out gifts to the CP and wish him alongside his officers and men safety back to their destination.
