To ensure smooth, peaceful, and crime free yuletide across Niger State, the Police Authority in the state has ordered the deployment of adequate personnel to effectively police the state during and after the Christmas and New year celebration in the state.
The move was aimed at reducing the usual high human vehicular movement that hitherto attracted religious,socio-economic activities, during the festive period across the country.
Already,the Commissioner of Police in Niger State CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman has directed the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) Tactical Commanders to adequately police public places, particularly, places of worship, children recreation centres motor parks amusement parks, and highways within Niger State to ensure the security of the state during and after the yuletide season.
This was contained in a Press statement signed by the Command Public Relation Officer (PPRO) Mr. Wasiu Abiodun SP and made available to Journalists in Minna also stated that the CP has directed officers to strictly adhere to the operation order drawn for the celebration and ensure intelligence-led and high visibility policing with respect for human rights of travellers and free movement of traffic across the state
The CP further directed officers to strictly adhere to the operation order drawn for the season, and ensure intelligence-led and high visibility policing, with respect for human rights across the State,
while assuring the safety of travellers and free flow of traffic. He stated that this is in addition to the joint Show of Force and township patrol of Operation Flush, as well as constant raids of black spots, which are proactive measures emplaced for crime prevention, and quick response for intervention in case of any incident.
However, the CP appealed members of the public/Nigerlites and Christian faithful to be law-abiding and celebrate responsibly. He warned against the use of fireworks as the ban is still in force, to avoid fire incidents and wanton destruction of property.
CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman admonished the people to be vigilant and continue to support the Police and other security agencies with credible information towards ensuring a secured environment.
He assured Nigerlites of the continued commitment of the Command in providing security, maintenance of law and order, and protection of lives and property among other duties.
“The CP, on behalf of officers and men of the Police Command wishes all Nigerlites, residents and Christian faithful a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year”
Finally, he advised members of the public to contact the control room on these numbers, in case of any emergency.
0703 196 4389
0807 539 1601
