The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has provided clarification on the recent conversion of approximately 50 individuals labeled as ‘repented criminals’ to constabularies in Kano State.
Contrary to earlier reports that these individuals were transformed into police constables, Adejobi emphasized that they were converted to constabularies. The distinction, he explained, is crucial.
This initiative falls within the framework of the Community Policing scheme initiated by the Kano State government.
Adejobi defended the move, stating that it aligns with the peculiarities of the security situation in Kano.
In a post on his official X handle, he stated, “They were converted to Police Constabularies, not constables. The 2 words are not the same. It’s the Kano State government’s initiative and project under the Community Policing scheme.
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“In my opinion, it’s not a bad idea that the government converted them to useful security agents.
“If you know much about Kano, you would understand the idea of the government in this regard. So, study Kano State, and be informed,” he emphasised.