IGP ORDERS WATER-TIGHT SECURITY DURING THE YULETIDE SEASON
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered 24/7 water-tight security arrangements and proactive high visibility patrols in all the States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
This was announced by Frank Mba, Force PRO, on Thursday, December 24.
Adamu, who gave the directives to all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of Zonal and State Commands nationwide, urged Nigerians to ensure a peaceful celebration
He also deployed security on major highways, airports, railway stations, recreational centres, motor parks, places of worship, and financial institutions amongst others.
The Police Chief warned that acts bordering on indiscipline, extortion, and intimidation of travellers and other road users will not be condoned.
He promised improved police service delivery and security generally in the incoming year, 2021.
The IGP also enjoined Nigerians to take precautionary measures to reduce exposure to security risks and the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. Adamu added that citizens should avoid night travels, overspeeding, overloading, and stopping on lonely highways.
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