The Sokoto State Police Command has expressed concern over incessant cases
of child molestation, abduction, rape and sodomy in the state.
A statement issued by spokesperson of the command, ASP Muhammad Sadiq,
advised parents to be more vigilant and watchful of the movement of their
children and whom they relate with.
The statement reads:
The attention of the Sokoto State Police Command has been drawn to the
incessant cases of child molestation, indecent assault, abduction and rape as
well as sodomy in the State. The state Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Sani
Ka’oje is hereby calling on the good people of Sokoto State to be wary of the
kind of people they relate with and remain vigilant at all times, while calling
on all Parents/Guardians to take strict cognizance of the movements and affairs
of their Children/Wards.
The Command is equally calling on all Hoteliers and Managers of leisure
facilities within the state to take proactive measures in screening their
guests to prevent further occurrences of incidents in facilities alike, as all
cases shall be diligently prosecuted.
In light of improving the security of lives in the state, the Command
advises all dignitaries and groups undertaking activities or embarking on
activities in areas that are remotely accessible to endeavour to consult the
Police for necessary security advise and possible escort arrangements.
In the same vein, the Command is calling on all law violators in any form,
to desist from doing so, as the Command is leaving no stone unturned, in order
to bring perpetrators of crime to book.
The Command enjoins members of the public to continue to furnish the Police
with credible information as it steps up its fight against crime and criminal
elements in the state.
