From Madubachi Nmeribeh, Kano
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba has honoured a Kao-based business mogul, Alhaji Najib Ja’afar Koguna for donating six lorry vehicles worth N132 million to the police in Kano.
Alhaji Koguna who is the chairman, Chief Executive Officer of Tipple K Investment Limited received the honour during the presentation and commissioning of two lorry vehicles he donated to No. 9 PMF Squadron, Hotoro, Kano.
During the occasion, he promised to donate two lorry vehicles to Kano state police headquarters, Bompai and another two to Zone one headquarters, Kano.
In his address, the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba (psc, NPM, fdc) who was ably represented by the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone one, Kano, Sadiq Abubakar Bello (psc) commended the Commanding Officer of the SquadronACP Shuaibu Bello for his giant strides in his place of duty.
IGP Usman Baba noted that, “the donation of these new vehicles would no doubt enhance the operational capacity of the squadron ther by making movement of men in response to incidents easier and faster.
“Apart from augumenting the operational assets of the squadron as well as reducing problems of logistics, this gesture will go a long way in fostering police community relations which is one of the cardinal policing initiative of the present administration. It is therefore, my humble belief that the people of Kano state would soon witness improvement in the quality of police service to the state.
“I once more, thank the chairman/CEO of Tripple K. Investment Limited, Alhaji Najib Ja’afar Koguna for donating these vehicles. We also appreciate the effort of Kano state government for the repairs of a Mercedes lorry truck and several other assistance to the Nigeria police at various levels in the state.”
He urged officers and men of the Squadron to be more committed to their duties, ensure maintenance of the vehicle, respect and protect the right of Nigerians in the discharge of their duties in line with international best practices.
Speaking during the event, ACP Bello recalled that, “upon assumption to office, I discovered that most of the operational vehicles are unserviceable and grounded due to logistic problems. This was a big challenge to me as operations cannot be possible without adequate and effective logistic. In view of the above, I have to think out of box and key in the principle and practice of community policing which is emphasized by the present administration of the Nigeria Police Force, and therefore, engaged the squadron community policing partners to reduce the challenges.”
ACP Bello further stated that, “sequel to the engagement of the community policing partners and after having appreciated my effort in the speed in which I activated some unserviceable vehicles, equipment and general renovation of the squadron, I am glad to inform you that the chairman Tripple K. Investment Limited, Alhaji Najib Ja’afar Koguna promised to donate two lorry vehicles to the squadron. Today, his promise became reality and the two vehicles worth N22 million each are here for prresention and commissioning.
“Equally, I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the effort of the Managing Director of KAROTA, Hon. Baffa Dan’Agundi who voluntarily carried out the general repairs and overhauling of Kraz Troop Carrier vehicle which was unserviceable for over 13 years.
Also, I acknowledge and appreciated the effort of His Highness, Oba of Yoruba in Kano, Engr. Oba Murtala Alimi Otisese who provided the Squadron with 20 KVA generating set for the administrative work and pumping of portable drinking water to the barracks community.”
ACP Bello also expressed appreciation to Special Adivser to Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje in Security Matters, Ambassador Murktar Gashash; the Managing Director of GEREWA Oil Mills LTD, Hadejia Road; the Managing Director of Triacta Construction Company, North-West Office, Kano; the Regional Manager Olam Nigeria, Mr. Idris Fadile; the Managing Director, PAL Pharmaceutical LTD, Kano, Pharm. Ogbuji Eugene Ugonna; Dr. Sharif Rabi’u (Ahlan), Chairman, Kano state Foitballl Association and member, Nigeria Football Federation; the Managing Director, Great Man Joe Paint Ventures; Alhaji Kamilu Musa, Managing Director, Wayakam Loc and paints; and Alhaji Auwal Idris, for their support and assistance to No. 9 PMF, Kano.
