…AS CP CAUTIONS AGAINST USE OF KNOCKOUTS, FIREWORKS/FIRECRACKERS
Ahead of the Christmas celebration, the FCT Police Command has deployed human and material resources at the Command’s disposal across the nooks and crannies of the Federal Capital Territory.
According to a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, “The deployment which is characterized by visibility policing at various places of worship and event centres, raids on identified black spots, uncompleted buildings/shanties, stop and search, Vehicular/foot patrol and inter-agency cooperation, is aimed at ensuring that the residents of the FCT enjoy a hitch-free festivity before, during and after the Christmas celebration.
“The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba, in anticipation of the festivity, felicitates with the Christian faithful of the Territory and equally encourages the residents to dissuade from using knockouts, fireworks/firecrackers which may cause panic or apprehension in the general public, while reiterating his commitment to ensure the safety of all.
“He equally urges the residents of FCT to be vigilant and suspicious of their environment and to take advantage of the Police emergency lines for distress calls and complaints: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. PCB. 090222223527.”