The Adamawa State Police Command has called on its officers to uphold professionalism and dedication as part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Day.
The procession, which commenced from the Police Headquarters and moved through Mohammed Mustafa Street to Olusegun Obasanjo Road before returning to the Command Headquarters in Yola.
The march featured both senior and junior police officers and was led by the Commissioner of Police for Adamawa State, Kabiru Umara Hassan.
Addressing the personnel at the end of the procession, the Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Umara Hassan, expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation demonstrated by officers during the exercise.
He assured them of his commitment to ensuring continuous progress, improved welfare, and enhanced operational efficiency within the force.
The Commissioner further reiterated the command’s dedication to protecting lives and property across the state.
He also called on members of the public to continue supporting the police by providing timely and useful information that would assist in crime prevention and maintaining public safety.
He urged officers and men of the command to work diligently and embrace exemplary policing in the discharge of their duties.
CP Hassan commended them for their resilience and commitment, noting that their conduct reflects readiness to confront prevailing security challenges in the state.
He emphasized the need for officers to lead by example, encouraging behaviour that would inspire others to willingly join the force.
The commissioner further reminded officers that their primary responsibility is the protection of lives and property, urging them to remain focused on this mandate at all times.
The week-long celebration began on March 30 with a sanitation exercise led by the commissioner and officers, who cleaned parts of Yola metropolis.
The command was observed to have also carried out outreach activities, including visits to the sick and vulnerable within the community. Other programmes are scheduled to continue throughout the week.
