PHOTO NEWS:    CP BELLO SHEHU, psc, fdc, MNIM, RECEIVED INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE ON A COURTESY VISIT

Today Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 – The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, psc, fdc, MNIM, received a delegation from the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), led by Mr. Iko Elam, on a courtesy visit to his office.

During his remark, Mr. Elam briefed the CP on the IRC’s ongoing humanitarian efforts in the State, which includes empowerment, health and nutrition initiatives, as well as community-based protection services. He explained that their main goal is to provide life-saving emergency interventions to communities affected by banditry in the North-West geopolitical zone. The operations currently cover Batagarawa, Batsari, and Katsina Local Government Areas of the state. In conclusion he also highlighted the IRC’s commitment to addressing gender-based violence.

In light of this, Mr. Elam solicited for more collaboration and support of the command to ensure the effectiveness of their humanitarian programmes in the state.

In his response, CP Bello Shehu expressed appreciation for the visit and commended the organization for extending its impactful interventions to Katsina State. He acknowledged the relevance of their programmes, particularly in communities severely affected by insecurity, and assured them of the Command’s full cooperation. He emphasized his open door policy to positive collaboration that would advance the organization's mission.

On the issue of gender-based violence, the CP informed the team on ongoing efforts of the Command to address such cases through the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), which has a dedicated unit responsible for handling gender-based violence and related offences.

Signed:                      

ASP SHEHU SULEIMAN,

Deputy Police Public Relations Officer,

For: Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),

Katsina State Police Command.