In preparation for celebrating Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary, the police command in Adamawa has heightened security across the state.

The command also called on the people to report suspicious persons and movements to the nearest security post.

Police commissioner Mohammed Barde disclosed this in a statement issued by Sulaiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesman, on Wednesday in Yola.

Mr Barde cautioned police officers to display the highest level of professionalism during their patrols to ensure a peaceful celebration.

“The command has emplaced adequate security measures to protect the citizens, ensure the success of all the activities lined up for the anniversary celebration,” the police chief stated. “People of the state are hereby advised to report any suspicious person(s) or move to the nearest security outpost for immediate action. The measures are to prevent any act capable of breaking down law and order before, during and after the celebration.”

He directed the deputy commissioner in charge of operations to coordinate and ensure that all the area commanders, divisional police officers and operational commanders lead the security operations in their jurisdictions.

Mr Barde called on the officers to ensure high visibility and put in place “confidence-boosting patrols around the venue of the celebration,” residential areas and public resorts to prevent hostile elements from infiltrating them.

“Citizens should go about the celebration in the most peaceful and law-abiding manner,” he added.

(NAN)