In a bold move to reshape the security architecture of Sokoto State, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa has convened the maiden Strategic Security Conference, charging senior officers to embrace proactive policing, absolute discipline, and robust community partnership as non-negotiable pillars of modern law enforcement.
The landmark conference, which brought together Command management team, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical team leaders, emphasized that the era of reactive policing must give way to intelligence-led operations and visible, trust-based engagement with the public.
CP Shaffa further directed senior officers on the consequences of misconduct and warned officers that any misconduct, including extortion, abuse of power, or negligence of duty, will attract severe sanctions, as such actions undermine public trust and endanger national security.
He mandated commanders to maintain constant visibility in metropolitan areas and conduct unscheduled visiting rounds to outposts and patrol teams to ensure operational readiness and deter complacency.
On intelligence-led policing, CP Shaffa said all units must prioritize the gathering, analysis, and tactical application of intelligence to preempt crime rather than merely responding to incidents.
“Every operation must strictly adhere to the rule of law, with zero tolerance for extrajudicial actions or human rights violations,” he emphasized.
Officers were cautioned against uncivil conduct toward citizens, as respectful interaction is the bedrock of voluntary information sharing and public cooperation.
The conference also emphasized the need for prompt rendition of situation reports (SITREPs), identification and mapping of criminal black spots, and regular engagement with traditional rulers, youth leaders, traders, and religious figures to co-create local security solutions.
In his closing remarks, CP Shaffa called on the people of the Caliphate to join hands with security agencies to see Sokoto State free of crime and criminality.
“Security is not the business of the police alone. It is a collective responsibility. Let us work together, citizens and officers alike, to restore peace and safety across our beloved state,” he said.
The conference ended with a renewed commitment from all officers to implement the resolutions immediately, with monitoring teams to be deployed for compliance and impact assessment.
