The Zamfara Police Command has assured the schools in Zamfara of adequate security.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kolo Yusuf stated this when visited Federal University Gusau, Federal College of Education (Technical) and Police Secondary School all in Gusau, the state capital.
In a statement by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Muhammad Shehu stated that commitment to provision of adequate security to ensure protection of tertiary institutions of learning in the state.
Kolo said the measure was inline with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba-Alkali, to provide adequate security to schools across the country.
“In compliance with the IGP’s directives, Mr Kolo Yusuf led Police Tactical Team to Federal University Gusau, Federal College of Education (Technical) and Police Secondary School Gusau for confidence building patrol.
“During the visit, the Police Commissioner met with the management of the schools, who took him round some of the strategic locations in their respective schools which were instantly assessed for security mapping, to safeguard lives and property.
“Kolo also made some paramount observations and advised the schools management appropriately,” the statement said.