He told journalists that police had arrested two suspects in connection with the clashes.
He urged the personnel to employ other anti-crime strategies aimed at maintaining peace and ensuring public safety throughout the country.
He said that the suspects would be arraigned and prosecuted once investigations are concluded.
The FRSC sector commander said the special patrol was for the command to achieve crash-free festivities.
The commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant.
The police spokesperson said the teenagers were arrested after receiving the N700,000 ransom from one of their parents.
The CP said the suspects included 40 youths suspected to belong to a notorious group.
The police spokesperson said operatives raided the suspect’s residence.
The police charged them with conspiracy, inducement to police to restrain arrest, dealing in drugs, and possession of live ammunition.
The state’s police spokesperson said the injured armed robber died while receiving treatment in the hospital.
