The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of human and operational assets to ensure responsive policing ahead of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The public relations officer of the Force,  ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.

He said the I-G had directed commissioners of police nationwide and their supervisory assistant inspectors-general of police (AIGs), to strategically configure the security architecture in their areas of responsibility (AoR).

Mr Adejobi said the directive was to ensure confidence-building and crime prevention patrols on major highways, residential and industrial areas, vulnerable points, and places of worship, among other places.

He said the operations would be conducted professionally, without harassment or extortion, but with respect for the fundamental rights of citizens.

According to him, personnel deployed are to perform their duties with discipline, professionalism, decorum and alertness.

He said the I-G had extended his felicitation to all Muslim Umma as they celebrated Eid-el-Kabir and prayed for peace, joy and prosperity for all.

Mr Adejobi pledged the commitment of the I-G to ensure a safe and secure environment for the celebration.

He said the Force would harness all available assets, including collaborating with relevant groups, associations, and sectors and synergising with other security agencies to enhance service delivery and stabilize general security within the nation.

He urged the public to adhere to all security advisories and traffic regulations during the celebrations to avoid any incidents that could mar the festive mood.

Mr Adejobi urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or contact police emergency lines on 08031230631, 09133333785, 09133333786, via mail at pressforabuja@police.gov.ng.

He said the force could also be reached via its social media on X @PoliceNG, FB @ngpolice, and IG @nigeriapoliceforce.

(NAN)