JOHNSON EYIANGHO
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, has charged Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders in the states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), to beef-up security ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
He said this was to prevent any untoward situation in their Areas of Responsibility (AoR) throughout the Eid-el-Kabir season and beyond.
Baba gave the charge in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday in Abuja.
The IGP also directed that supervisory AIGs and their respective CPs to ensure adequate deployment of officers and assets to prevent the occurrence of crimes and criminality, as well as build confidence amongst the citizens.
He charged officers and men to engage in critical assessment of threat prone areas, thorough stop and search, raids on black spots and other anti-crime strategies capable of sustaining peace and public safety in the country.
The IGP asaured Nigerians of the police continued efforts aimed at decimating crimes and criminality and improving public safety and security across the country.
Baba, however, warned that personnel deployed must be professional and mindful of the fundamental rights of the citizens, and discharge their responsibilities with all sense of decorum and alertness.
He congratulated Muslim faithful in the country on the occasion of 2022 Eid-el-Kabir celebration and urged them to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the Eid-el-Kabir but be security conscious.
Baba also urged them to report suspicious individuals, movements, or activities to the police for prompt intervention as well as cooperate with the police and other security agencies deployed on duty at strategic places for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across the country.
The IGP wished all Muslims a happy and peaceable Sallah celebration.