HASSAN TURAKI.
According to police public relations officer SP. Shi’isu lawan adam Said; the attention of the Jigawa State Police Command has been drawn to a misleading report circulating on various media platforms, claiming that one Abubakar Gossima was arrested by operatives of the Jigawa State Police Command for political reasons.
Shi’isu added that, the purpose of clarity and record correction, the Command wishes to state unequivocally that the arrest of Abubakar Gossima was carried out by the operatives of Special Investigation Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
The special unit has nationwide jurisdiction to investigates complex, sensitive and high-profile crimes. The arrest was carried out in accordance with due process and police constitutional responsibility.
He also made it clear that; the Jigawa State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police CP Dahiru Muhammad, psc, fdc, is committed to maintaining professionalism, transparency and synergy with all units of the Nigeria Police Force and Sister Security Agencies to ensure safety and security of the state.
Members of the public and media organizations are hereby urged to always verify facts with appropriate authorities before disseminating information, so as to avoid misleading the public and misrepresentation of facts.
For further inquiries or clarifications, please contact the Police Public Relations Office, Jigawa State Command via 08109881890.
Thank you.
SP Shiisu Lawan Adam,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Jigawa State Police Command,
Dutse.
