FROM MIJINYAWA BABA-UTHMAN, MINNA
Hassan Gimba is a Crack Crime burster of Inestimable Standard.Mentioning his
name alone in the criminally minded elements send fear into them
He is such a courageous Police Officer that against all odds dare the armed bandits that continually wreak havoc on
villagers within and outside Niger State. In their dens
As courageous as Hassan Gimba he took the battle of fighting banditry to their enclaves where he gave them the fight of their lives.
Among the Criminals Particularly the bandits, whenever Hassan sneezes the Criminal catches a cold.
Gwaska, as he is fondly called,has taken many battles to the thick forests where the armed bandits rear their ugly activities on innocent villagers unchallenged.
At the early stage of the activities of cattle rustling which now metamorphose in armed banditry in some part of Niger state Particularly the Shiroro communities, Hassan Gimba has dared these unscrupulous elements in their dens.
Hassan Gimba days as young officer in-charge of the Inspector General Special Tactical squad ( IGP STS) in-charge of Niger Squad headquarters has recorded tremendous success in given the armed bandits what they less expected.
He fought cattle rustlers to standstill and recovered substantial numbers of animals from them during that period of the Unwholesome activities of the cattle rustling within and outside the state.
His days as the head of the inspector General of Police Special Tactical squad (STS),in Niger State Squad, Hassan Gimba has no doubt proved his onion as a crack crime burster that has left his mark in history.
Alhaji Hussaini Yusuf Bosso, the former National President Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), described Hassan Gimba as a Police Officer that has sacrificed his life to protect the lives of Fulanis that have suffered unprecedented attacks in the hands of armed bandits and cattle rustlers.
According to Alhaji Hussaini Yusuf Bosso, Hassan Gimba has paid his due in the Service of the Nigeria Police Force in the discharge of his Police duty to his Fatherland especially in his Onslaught against armed bandits that have hitherto taken over communities in Niger State.
He Noted that he has during his days in STS taken the battle of fighting these terrorists to their doorstep and brought to their knees
"His elevation to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP),could best be described as well deserved elevation.
" I'm not surprised by his elevation because he has diligently worked for the elevation. More such promotions will trace him. In his chosen endeavors" he prayed.
Also Speaking, the Deputy Secretary Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), in Niger State, Mallam Umar Tanko Mohammed said Hassan Gimba promotion to his new rank is as result of his commitment and dedication to the service of the Nigeria Police Force.
Hassan Gimba according to Mallam Umar Tanko, has paid his due in fighting insurgency and banditry in all odds " So his promotion to the rank of CSP is a well deserved elevation at his age. Sky is Hassan Gimba limit by Allah's Grace"
Hassan Gimba is among the over twenty Police officers decorated by the Commissioner of Police Niger State, CP Ebenezer Shawulu Dammam
With this promotion of Hassan Gimba to the prestigious rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Is a kind of morale booster to continue to police the country to the best of his strength.
To me his promotion is deserved given the risks and the sacrifices he has put in the discharge of his police duty Particularly his total Onslaught against armed bandits.