07/10/2026
Jigawa State Police Command
PRESS RELEASE
CP TIJJANI RECEIVES NYSC STATE COORDINATOR, SWAN CHAIRMAN IN COURTESY VISIT
The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, today, Wednesday 7th October 2026, received the NYSC State Coordinator, Jigawa State, Alh Bala Mohammed Baba, and the Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Jigawa State Chapter, Isyaku Suleman Danbatta, who paid separate courtesy visits to the Commissioner at the State Police Headquarters, Dutse.
The visits were aimed at strengthening collaboration, fostering mutual understanding, and enhancing institutional partnership between the police and the respective organisations in the interest of peace, security, youth development, and the overall wellbeing of the people of Jigawa State.
Receiving the NYSC State Coordinator, the Commissioner appreciated the leadership of the NYSC for the visit and commended the Scheme for its significant contributions to national unity, youth development and community service. He assured the Coordinator of the Command's continued support for the safety and security of corps members serving across the state.
CP Tijjani Murtala emphasised the importance of continuous engagement between the police and the NYSC, particularly in ensuring the protection of corps members and promoting responsible civic participation and peaceful coexistence within their host communities.
The Commissioner also received the Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Jigawa State Chapter, and his delegation. He acknowledged the important role of sports journalists in promoting peace, unity, youth engagement and positive social development through responsible sports reporting.
He further stressed the need for a strong partnership between the police and the media, particularly sports journalists, in disseminating accurate information, countering misinformation and promoting public confidence in security institutions.
The Commissioner assured both delegations of the Command's readiness to sustain an open-door policy and deepen collaboration with relevant stakeholders, noting that effective policing requires collective responsibility and robust partnership with members of the public and critical institutions.
The visitors expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for receiving them and pledged their respective organisations' continued cooperation and support towards achieving a peaceful, secure and prosperous Jigawa State.
SP LAWAN SHIISU ADAM, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Jigawa State Police Command.
07th October, 2026.