By Bashir Bello, Abuja
The Kaduna State Police Command, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, will commemorate International Youth Day 2026 with a three-day Police–Youth Engagement Programme scheduled from Thursday, 20th to Saturday, 22nd August, 2026.
The programme is designed to strengthen Police–Youth relations, promote responsible citizenship, prevent crime, and enhance peace, security, and community safety across Kaduna State.
This was contained in a press statement signed by DSP MANSIR HASSAN,
Police Public Relations Officer
Kaduna State Police Command
According to the statement the event is anchored on the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” the initiative is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on deepening engagement with young people and building constructive Police–Youth partnerships. It recognizes youths as critical stakeholders in crime prevention, peacebuilding, and sustainable community development.
*SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES*
THUSDAY, 20TH AUGUST 2026 – WALKATHON/PEACE WALK*
The Command will organize a Walkathon/Peace Walk involving Police officers, youths, youth organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders. The walk seeks to promote peace, unity, healthy living, responsible citizenship, and a collective commitment to a safer Kaduna State.
FRIDAY, 21ST AUGUST 2026 – MEDICAL OUTREACH
The programme will commence with a Medical Outreach aimed at providing basic medical services and health awareness to young people and members of the community. The initiative will also strengthen Police–Public relations through humanitarian and community-oriented services.
*SATURDAY, 22ND AUGUST 2026 – LECTURE AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SESSION*
The programme will culminate with a Lecture and Interactive Engagement Session focusing on issues affecting young people. Discussions will cover crime prevention, cultism, drug abuse, political and digital thuggery, responsible use of social media, youth participation in community policing, and other emerging security challenges.
The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Rabiu Muhammad, psc, mni, calls on youths, youth organizations, community leaders, stakeholders, and members of the public to participate actively in the three-day programme and join the Command in promoting peace, unity, responsible citizenship, and a safer, more prosperous Kaduna State.
