The Borno State Police Command today 15th June 2026, hosted two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) on an operational and community engagement visit to Borno State as part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen intelligence-led policing, foster community partnership, and consolidate security gains across the North-East region.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso,said the delegation comprised the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence Department (FID), DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc, and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Research and Planning (R&P), DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba, psc. The strategic visit was undertaken on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc(+), NPM.
Speaking during an interactive session with critical stakeholders, DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration between the Police and members of the public in addressing contemporary security challenges. He noted that actionable intelligence remains central to effective policing and reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to professionalism, accountability, and service excellence.
The DIG further conveyed the Inspector-General of Police’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with communities and stakeholders to enhance public trust, improve intelligence sharing, and promote sustainable peace and security.
In a separate interaction with officers and men of the Borno State Command, the visiting DIGs commended personnel for their resilience, dedication, and sacrifices in the discharge of their duties, particularly within the challenging operational environment of the North-East. They acknowledged the Command’s contributions to ongoing counter-insurgency and stabilization efforts and encouraged officers to remain disciplined, professional, and proactive in tackling emerging security threats through intelligence gathering and community engagement.
The visit also provided an opportunity for strategic consultations with key stakeholders on measures aimed at sustaining the gains recorded in the fight against crime and insecurity in the state.
Dignitaries in attendance included the Commandant, Police College Maiduguri, AIG Usman Mu’azu Mohammed, psc; the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 15 (Borno/Yobe), AIG Dahiru Mohammed, psc, fdc; Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc; the representatives of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC); the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA); traditional and religious leaders; members of the press; and other critical stakeholders.
The Borno State Police Command remains committed to working closely with all stakeholders of society to ensure the safety and security of lives and property in the State.
