The
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has placed all officers
and men of the Nigeria Police, as well as other special operatives, on
red alert nationwide as part of security preparation for the
Independence Day celebration.
The IG directed all Zonal Assistant
Inspectors-General of Police, Command Commissioners of Police, including
the Maritime Command, to ensure adequate deployment of all operational
tools and manpower within their commands.
He directed them to pay special
attention to shopping malls, public parks, beaches, highways and other
critical infrastructure to guarantee the safety of the citizenry.
A statement by the Force Public
Relations Officer, Frank Mba, in Abuja on Sunday said Abubakar assured
Nigerians that the police would do everything to discharge its
constitutional responsibilities of providing safe and secure environment
for all, particularly during the Independence Day celebration.
“CPs have been directed to personally
ensure that key and vulnerable points are effectively protected to
enable the general public enjoy the independence anniversary,” Mba
stated.
The IG congratulated President Goodluck
Jonathan and Nigerians, on the nation’s 53rd Independent Anniversary and
saluted the courage and determination of Nigerians to build and sustain
a strong nation.
The statement added, “The IG called on
Nigerians to put their differences aside and continue to support the
police in the face of current security challenges confronting the
country.
“He enjoined all well-meaning persons
and groups to cooperate with the force by providing useful information,
especially with regards to the on going fight against terrorism and
other forms of crimes for the mutual benefit of all.”
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