Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, on Tuesday, participated in the Police Council meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Police Council meeting, presided over by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, was attended by Governor Lawal, alongside other State Governors, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
A statement issued by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the National Police Council had officially confirmed Kayode Egbetokun as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The statement added that Governor Lawal deems it crucial to participate in council meetings such as the Police Council, as they provide a platform to discuss the pressing security situation in Zamfara State and work towards lasting solutions.
“Governor Dauda Lawal views the Police Council meeting as an opportunity to engage in fruitful discussions with fellow State Governors and other council members on matters of utmost importance for development.”
After the Police Council meeting, Governor Lawal proceeded to another meeting of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Governors held at the Oyo Governor’s Lodge, where they discussed essential party issues, particularly ways to make the PDP stronger moving forward.