AIG Gyogon Augustine pays courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto

The Assistant Inspector General of police, AIG Gyogon Augustine Grimah PSC,FCAI along with his management team, visited His Eminence, the sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III cfr,mni, in his palace.

The AIG stated that he was at the palace to formally introduce himself to the Sultan as the new AIG posted to Zone 10 Police Headquarters, Sokoto, and to solicit for the royal father’s continuous support and collaboration, which the Sultanate council had always extended to the Zonal Headquarters. It is part of the AIG’s familiarization tour to visit the palace as he assumed duty as the AIG in charge of the Zone.

He further stated that there is a need for a holistic approach to solve the insecurity challenges bedevilling the zone. Such as kidnapping, arm banditry, cattle rustling, and other sundry crimes

His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III cfr,mni, in his remarks, stated that the provision of security and general welfare of citizens is the purpose of any leadership.

He further emphasised the need for peace to support any meaningful development in the society, adding that “we need peace to practice our religions and even worship our creator.”
The Monarch further reiterated that the purpose of any leadership is to take care of the general welfare of citizens within the society. He advised security agencies, including the Police to take security measures towards achieving peaceful coexistence between diverse ethnic and religious bodies. He assured the visiting AIG of his total support, cooperation towards securing the zone and beyond, and that the AIG is always welcome to the palace without protocol.

DSP UTHMAN MUHAMMAD YAQUB, ANIPR