Yuletide: IG orders CPs, commanders to safeguard highways

In preparation for the yuletide season, Inspector General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun has issued a directive to Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across Nigeria to ensure the deployment of adequate personnel and resources. This nationwide deployment is aimed at maintaining security and public order during the Christmas and New Year festivities.InformationGuideNigeria

The IG specifically emphasized that the deployment should extend to recreational and picnic centers, which are expected to attract a significant number of fun-seekers during the holiday season. The objective is to provide a safe and secure environment for those participating in festive activities.

This directive was disclosed to the public by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued on Thursday. The move indicates the Nigerian Police Force’s commitment to proactively addressing security concerns during major public holidays, a time when there is often an uptick in social activities and, consequently, a potential increase in security challenges.

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The deployment strategy outlined by IG Egbetokun is part of broader efforts to ensure that citizens can safely enjoy the festive season without fear of security breaches or criminal activities.JAMB Result

Adejobi said, “In the spirit of the season, the IG has ordered all Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders to deploy adequate personnel and resources throughout the length and breadth of the country including recreational and picnic centres to protect fun seekers who are out for the festive celebrations.

“He gave the instruction while having a meeting with Tactical Commanders, including Commanders of the Police Mobile Force, Border Patrol Force, Safer Highway, etc., at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall on Tuesday, 19th December 2023 and re-echoed the same instruction at a similar meeting with the intelligence units of the Force on Thursday.NYSC Portal

“In the same vein, the Police would be having its Christmas Carol and Service of 9 Lessons on Friday, December 22 2023 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.JAMB Portal

“The Carol will have in attendance dignitaries from all walks of life including the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen atoe George Akume; Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Geidam; Chairman Police Service Commission, Dr Solomon Arase; Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, amongst others.”