The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered a massive deployment of police personnel, helicopters, gunboats, across Nigeria to ensure a hitch-free and peaceful of Nigeria’s 57th Independence day.
Idris, in a statement on by the Force spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, directed Commissioners of Police in all states of the Federation and their supervising assistant Inspectors General of Police in charge of zonal commands to carry out the order
“The officers and men are to be drafted from the police mobile force, counter-terrorism unit, special police forces and force intelligence and investigation department, among others.
“They are also to forestall any disturbances in connection with the quit notices issued by various groups in the country.
“Also, the IGP has placed all the personnel of the Force on red alert to nip in the bud any attempt by any group under whatsoever guise to cause disturbance of the peace on 1st of October, 2017 or at any other time.
He said those to be deployed include Conventional Police Personnel, Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit, Special Police Forces, Force Intelligence and Investigation Department for covert and overt operations.
Others are, police Helicopters and Police Marine Gunboats to patrol difficult terrains and riverine areas throughout the country, and the Police Mounted Troops and Dogs section for crowd control and crime prevention at venues of celebration and recreation during the period and beyond.
Moshood said the personnel deployed are under strict instructions to be civil, polite but firm in the discharge of their responsibilities.
“They are to pay special attention to places of celebrations, public places and other locations where people will gather to celebrate the Independence Anniversary.
“Sustained surveillance and proactive crime prevention strategies will be adopted, while the ongoing raids of criminal hideouts, black spots, identified troubled spots and other vulnerable points to remove criminal elements will be continued throughout the period.”
“The IGP also congratulates Nigeria and Nigerians on the occasion of the 57th Independence Anniversary, he implores Nigerians to be their brother’s keeper and demonstrate love, as well as promote harmonious co-existence with our fellow Nigerians,” the statement read.
- Bright Bassey
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