Nigeria@62: IG orders adequate deployment of personnel nationwide
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of personnel nationwide ahead of the October 1 Independence Day celebration.
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Mr Baba said the order was to protect citizens, critical national infrastructure and ensure the success of activities lined up for the independence celebration.
The police boss said the deployment was also to prevent any untoward situation throughout the period and beyond.
Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) of Police and Commissioners of Police (CPs) are to ensure high visibility and confidence boosting patrols.
They are to patrol venues of celebrations, residential areas and other public places to prevent infiltration by hostile elements and ensure a peaceful celebration.
The IG pledged the unalloyed loyalty of the police to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty and combat crimes and criminality to ensure the safety of the citizenry.
He enjoined Nigerians to cooperate with the police and other security agencies, for improved security management at various public gatherings during the celebration.
(NAN)
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