The Yobe State Police Command has called on residents of the state to remain vigilant and report crimes, suspicious activities, or criminal hideouts to the nearest police station or security formation.

The Command through its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, made the call in a statement issued on Monday.

The call became necessary as the Command intensified efforts to sustain the ongoing fight against crime and criminality in the state.

“With the approach of the year’s end and the anticipated rise in criminal activities security strategies by engaging grassroots police personnel, including Divisional Police Officers, as well as officers in charge of outstations and outposts across the state.

“This engagement focuses on conducting analytical assessments of crime trends in various towns and villages”, the Command said.

It said as part of these renewed strategies, it has recorded successes in major towns and cities through coordinated round-the-clock patrols, raids on criminal hideouts, and enhanced visibility policing.

“These achievements are a testament to the effective collaboration between the Police and sister security agencies in their collective mandate to secure the state.

“In the third quarter of 2025, the combined efforts of the Police, sister security agencies, vigilante groups, and the cooperation of residents have led to a 70% reduction in crime across Yobe State,” the Command.

The Police Command urged members of the public to continue supporting security efforts, while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the security of lives and property.

Ember Months: Remain vigilant, report crimes, suspicious activities – Police to Yobe residents