Easter: IG Orders Tight Security

IGP, Mohammed Abubakar

IGP, Mohammed Abubakar

To ensure a peaceful Easter celebration, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has directed all zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police nationwide to take necessary measures to protect Christian worshippers, travellers, picnickers and citizens across the country during and after the festival.

“Command Commissioners of Police are to personally ensure that all key and vulnerable points within their jurisdictions, including places of worship, recreation centres, motor parks, highways, financial institutions and all places of public resort are adequately and effectively protected,” CSP Frank Mba said in a statement made available to P.M.NEWS Thursday.

While commending Nigerians for their patience, understanding and cooperation with the police in  the fight against crime and criminality, Abubakar enjoined them to continue to support the force with useful information that will assist the police in arresting undesirable elements in the society.

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Abubakar urged Nigerians to emulate and adopt the selfless lifestyle of Christ during this Easter period.

He enjoined them to be open minded to issues of forgiveness, peace and harmonious co-existence in consonance with the teachings of Christ.

He restated the resolve and commitment of the police to reposition its men for greater efficiency.

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