By Kingsley Okoro (Crime/Police Affairs Reporter)
As part of efforts to ensure a crime-free Eid-el Kabir celebration in the country, the Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, has directed the Commissioners of Police in all the States of the Federation and the FCT as well as their
supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police in the seventeen (17) Zonal Commands, to intensify confidence building patrols in all nooks and crannies of the country, particularly on major highways and around critical national infrastructure.
The directive of the Police boss was contained in a statement on Thursday in Abuja by the Police Force Public Relations officer (PFPRO), DCP Frank Mba.
The IGP while assuring Nigerians of adequate security, congratulates the Muslim Faithfuls in the country as they join other Muslims across the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.
The Police boss however calls for voluntary compliance with the ban on all mass socio-religious gathering and other prevention orders directed at protecting the citizens and checking further spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country.
He enjoins the citizens to cooperate with the Police, noting that the measures have become imperative due to the rampaging COVID-19 pandemic. NNL.
