IGP honest businessman for donating N132m in vehicles to police

Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector General of Police, has praised Alhaji Najib Ja’afar Koguna, a Kao-based businessman, for donating six lorry vehicles worth N132 million to the Kano police.

During the presentation and commissioning of two lorry vehicles he donated to No. 9 PMF Squadron, Hotoro, Kano, Alhaji Koguna, chairman and chief executive officer of Tipple K Investment Limited, was given the honor.

He promised to donate two lorry vehicles to Kano state police headquarters in Bompai and another two to Zone one headquarters in Kano during the ceremony.

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 in his address.

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“The donation of these new vehicles would no doubt enhance the operational capacity of the squadron by making man movement in response to incidents easier and faster,” IGP Usman Baba said.

“Aside from bolstering the squadron’s operational assets and alleviating logistical issues, this gesture will go a long way toward fostering police-community relations, which is one of the administration’s key policing initiatives. As a result, it is my humble belief that the people of Kano state will soon see an improvement in the state’s police service. I want to express my gratitude to Alhaji Najib Ja’afar Koguna, the chairman/CEO of Tripple K. Investment Limited, for donating these vehicles. We also appreciate Kano state government’s efforts to repair a Mercedes lorry truck and provide other assistance to Nigerian police at various levels throughout the state.”

He urged the Squadron’s officers and men to be more committed to their duties, ensure vehicle maintenance, and respect and protect Nigerians’ rights in the discharge of their duties in accordance with international best practices.

“Upon assumption of office,” ACP Bello said during the event, “I discovered that most of the operational vehicles are unserviceable and grounded due to logistic problems.” This was a significant challenge for me because operations are impossible to carry out without adequate and effective logistical support. In light of the foregoing, I needed to think outside the box and focus on the principle and practice of community policing, which is emphasized by the current administration of the Nigeria Police Force, and thus engaged the squadron community policing partners to address the issues.”

“Sequel to the engagement of the community policing partners, and after having appreciated my effort in the speed with which I activated some unserviceable vehicles, equipment, and general renovation of the squadron,” ACP Bello continued, “I am glad to inform you that the chairman of Tripple K. Investment Limited, Alhaji Najib Ja’afar Koguna, has promised to donate two lorry vehicles to the squadron.” His promise came true today, and the two vehicles, each valued at N22 million, have arrived for presentation and commissioning.

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“Equally, I’d like to recognize and appreciate the efforts of Hon. Baffa Dan’Agundi, the Managing Director of KAROTA, who voluntarily carried out the general repairs and overhauling of the Kraz Troop Carrier vehicle, which had been out of commission for over 13 years.”

Also, His Highness, Oba of Yoruba in Kano, Engr. Oba Murtala Alimi Otisese, provided the Squadron with a 20 KVA generating set for administrative work and pumping portable drinking water to the barracks community, which I acknowledge and appreciate.”
ACP Bello also expressed gratitude to Ambassador Murktar Gashash, Special Advisor to Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje on Security Matters; 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 Eugen