…Assures Nigerians of sustained efforts at improving security
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Baba has ordered security beef up across the country ahead of the 2021 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), Frank Mba, disclosed this in an issued statement yesterday, in Abuja.
The I-G called on Commissioners of Police (CPs) across the country and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to ensure full compliance to the order.
Baba said the call was to prevent any untoward situation in their areas of responsibility throughout the festive season and beyond.
He directed the zonal AIGs and CPs nationwide to put in place all necessary security measures to ensure a secure, peaceful and incident-free Eid el-Kabir celebration.
The I-G warned that personnel to be deployed must be professional and mindful of the fundamental rights of citizens while discharging their responsibilities with all sense of decorum and alertness.
Baba pledged the commitment of the Nigeria Police to sustain its efforts in the fight against crimes and criminality and improve public safety and security across the country and property of citizens and congratulated the Muslim faithful in the country on the occasion of the 2021 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
