Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba orders nationwide intensive patrols to cover worship centers, train stations, highways, motor parks, airports, waterways, recreational centers, banks, and other financial institutions and essential government assets during the Easter celebrations.
Baba gave the order in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The IGP assured Nigerians of the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the safety and security of all citizens and visitors.
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He, therefore, directed Commissioners of Police and Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to ensure efficient deployment of personnel and operational assets to areas of likely security threats. The Police chief also charged all supervising officers to ensure that intensive and proactive visibility patrols were carried out.
The IGP said the target should be to ensure a crime-free and peaceful environment for religious, cultural, and other socio-economic activities during Easter. IGP Baba, therefore, said all officers and men deployed for these duties should be properly supervised to ensure professionalism and courteous conduct.
He added that they must also be firm and ruthless to criminals who might want to take advantage of the festive period to perpetrate their unholy and criminal acts.
The IGP appreciated the citizens for their support and urged them to continue to cooperate with the police and other security agencies by providing prompt and actionable information to prevent crimes.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
