Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police at the state commands to provide 24-hour water-tight security across the country before, during and after the Sallah celebration.” In a statement by the Deputy Force Public
Relations Officer, Frank Mba, in Abuja on
Wednesday, Abubakar directed all
Commanders of Police Highway Patrol Teams
to ensure that motorised patrols on highways
targeted at crime and accident prevention, are intensified to ensure a safe, secure and
peaceful celebration. “Policemen deployed on our highways have
also been directed to render necessary
assistance to travelers and road users,
especially accident victims and those who
might have suffered vehicular break down,” he
added. The IG further directed the CPs to personally
ensure that key and vulnerable points, all
places of worship, recreation centers, resorts
and other public places are adequately and
effectively protected, to enable worshipers and
the general public to enjoy the Eid-el Kabir celebration. Abubakar warned officers who would be
deployed during the period, to ensure that
they conduct themselves within the confines of
the law. “They must be firm but polite, civil and
professional in the discharge of their assigned
roles, giving due regard and respect to the
fundamental human rights of citizens at all
times,” he said.
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