New Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Hakeem Busari, on Thursday, assumed duty with a promise to sustain the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities in the area.

Busari made the promise, promising to checkmate incessant communal clashes in the state as well as ensure provision of adequate security and safety of life and property.

Busari warned against any lawlessness from individuals or groups, stressing that he would not hesitate to deal with violators.

“He, however, urged members of the public to sharpen their power of observation and report any suspicious movement or character within and around their communities to the police or any nearest security agency.”

Busari replaces Ali Janga, who was redeployed to Bauchi State by Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, last week.

Also a new Commissioner of Police, Zanna Mohammed, has resumed office in Zamfara.

Mohammed, an indigene of Borno, holds a BSc degree in Political Science and an MSc in Public Relations and Strategic Studies, all from University of Jos (UNIJOS).

Mohammed served as Commissioner of Police in charge of Information Technology at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, as well as Yobe and Delta police commands in the same capacity.

While addressing officers and men of the command in Zamfara on Thursday, the new police chief charged them to be dedicated to duty.

He maintained that he would ensure full implementation of the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris’ transformation and repositioning agenda in the state.

He also said he would ensure that all personnel received their entitlements whenever due.

The state had in recent times faced serious security challenges.