The Police in Kaduna, led by the Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu have embarked on Community Support Against kidnappers in the State, as they comb communities and hideouts of terrorists.

Besides, the Police Command also solicit for vital information from traditional rulers, community leaders and members that would lead to the apprehension of criminal elements and their gangs in troubled communities.

In a statement by the Police Spokesman in the State, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Tuesday, “on 19th October, 2026, the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Muhammad Rabiu, led members of his management team on a patrol along the Eastern Bypass to Rido Village, Maraban Rido, Unguwan Luka and Izam community in Igabi LGA.”

According to him, “the exercise was aimed at assessing the security situation, identifying local concerns and strengthening Police-community relations”.

He said, “at Maraban Rido, the CP met with the traditional ruler and community members. Residents presented their complaints and concerns, while the CP solicited their cooperation in tackling criminal activities, particularly kidnapping”.

Specifically, “CP Rabiu emphasized that community support is essential to crime prevention. He urged traditional rulers, community leaders, youth groups and residents to promptly report suspicious persons and movements, assuring that all information would be treated with confidentiality and acted upon professionally. He noted that timely intelligence enables swift Police response and prevents attacks”, the statement added.

Meanwhile, the patrol was extended to Unguwan Luka and Izam community where the team also assessed security concerns.