By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
Journalists working in Zamfara State have been commended for a wonderful harmonious working relationship with security agencies, particularly the police.
The state’s outgoing Commissioner of Police, CP Ayuba Elkanna, who is retiring from active service, made the commendation in his farewell address to the people of Zamfara State as well as officers and men of the state Police Command.
He also acknowledged the contribution of stakeholders especially the local government chairmen, police community relations committee, the judiciary, the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), business community, religious and community leaders as well as all those that, he said, made his stay in Zamfara a memorable one.
CP Ayuba urged the security agencies to ensure a stable democracy for good governance, create enabling environment and providing acceptable basic service delivery for the citizens.
He also commended the police management team, Area commanders, DPOs, squadron commanders, CTU commanders, officers, Inspectors and members of the rank and file and urged them to sustain the already established working synergy with the government and good people of Zamfara State and other security agencies.
CP Ayuba Elkanah retired having served for 32 years and reaching the age of 60 years in service.
Speaking at the event in Gusau, he said: “It is with great joy and deep sense of gratitude to Almighty Allah that I stand here today to welcome you all to this historic event which symbolises my retirement from the Nigeria Police Force after successful 32 years in service.
“I want to further thank Almighty Allah for giving me the life and strength to witness the successful end of my carrier in the Nigeria Police Force,” he added
Elkana thanked the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, for the confidence and trust bestowed on him to be his ambassador in Zamfara State as Commissioner of Police.
“The professional guide and support I received from the IGP have made my tenure successful in Zamfara state. May Allah continue to guide and protect the IGP.
“Wish I to also thank our AIG Zone 10 Sokoto, AIG Bello Sani Dalijan for his support and encouragement to officers and men of the Command.
“My historical service carrier in the Nigeria Police will not be complete without mentioning Zamfara State because, it is only in Zamfara State Command that I served in three (3) different capacities”.
He commend the state Governor, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawallen Maradun for the support given to him during his stewardship as commissioner of police in the state.
“I must appreciate our workaholic Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Hassan Mohammed Nasiha, the SSG, the Chief of Staff, the Head of Service and all Members of the State Executive Council.”
Mr. Elkana thanked traditional leaders for the support, contribution and prayers given to him and his officers and men for the successful stay in Zamfara as commissioner of police.
