Yuletide: IGP orders tight security nationwide
Posted by Molly Kilete, Abuja | 23 December 2019 | 857 times
• IGP Adamu
The Inspector-General of
Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered total security coverage across the
country ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The IGP has further
directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and state
police Commissioners to strengthen their strategies on crime prevention in
their respective zones to ensure a crisis free holiday season.
Force Public Relations
Officer Frank Mba said in a statement: “In line with efforts targeted at
ensuring peaceful and hitch-free Christmas and New Year Celebrations, the
Nigeria Police Force has beefed up security across the country.
“To this end, the
Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu NPM, mni, has directed the
Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of
Zonal and State Commands nationwide to ensure that no stone is left unturned
towards effectively implementing appropriate crime prevention strategies
before, during and after the festivities.
“The IGP reiterates his
call for effective deployment of both human and material assets of the Force in
protecting the major highways, recreational centres, motor – parks, places of
worship, financial institutions and Government/Private Infrastructures amongst
others.
In addition, the IGP
directs that the supervisory officers must ensure that they are personally on
ground to monitor and supervise the officers and men under their watch for
optimal performance.
“The IGP strongly warns
police operatives, especially those detailed to man the high-ways to desist
from all forms of misconducts and abuse of the rights of the citizenry and to
adhere strictly to laid-down rules and standard operating procedures of the Force.
“He further warns that
any reported act bordering on unprofessionalism, including extortion and
intimidation of road users will be investigated and decisively punished.
“Meanwhile, the IGP has
expressed profound gratitude to Nigerians for their unwavering support to the
Police and other security agencies throughout the year.
“He also, on behalf of
the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force heartily felicitates
with all Nigerians as they celebrate the Yuletide and New Year.” (The Sun)
Source: News Express
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