The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered a massive nationwide deployment of police personnel and operational assets to guarantee a safe, peaceful and crime-free Christmas and New Year celebrations across the country.
The directive, issued as part of the Nigeria Police Force’s proactive festive season security strategy, mandates all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in the states to intensify patrols, visibility policing, intelligence-led operations and confidence-building engagements throughout the Yuletide period
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, specialised police units including the Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Command, Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad, Special Intervention Squad, Highway Patrol, Marine Police and the Police Airwing have been placed on heightened operational readiness.
The deployment is focused on securing places of worship, recreational centres, markets, motor parks, event venues, transport terminals, highways, critical national infrastructure and other high-density public locations.
Additional patrol teams and surveillance units have also been activated to monitor inter-state routes and major expressways in a bid to curb road-related crimes, traffic disorder and accidents.
The Inspector-General further directed all police commands to sustain targeted raids on identified black spots, forests, criminal hideouts and flashpoints, while strengthening collaboration with sister security agencies and community stakeholders to ensure comprehensive security coverage nationwide. Officers deployed for the assignment have been charged to be firm, professional and courteous in the discharge of their duties.
While wishing Nigerians a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year, the IGP urged citizens to remain vigilant, celebrate responsibly and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through designated emergency channels.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Nigerians enjoy the Yuletide season and beyond in an atmosphere of peace, safety and security.
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