Yuletide: IGP directs deployment of officers to curb crime

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate deployment of adequate personnel to strategic locations, key areas and identified hotspots across the country, to combat traffic, highway robberies, and other criminal activities during the festive season.

Egbetokun in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi assured Nigerians of enhanced security and the protection of lives and property during this period of increased-mobility, public gatherings and celebrations.

It statement readse, “As we approach the yuletide festivities, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun., Ph.D., NPM., has assured the good citizens of Nigeria of the emplacement of intensive security measures to ensure the safety and protection of lives and property. To this effect, the IGP has directed the immediate deployment of adequate personnel to strategic locations, key areas and identified hotspots across all states, an initiative aimed at curbing traffic, highway robberies, and other criminal activities during this period of increased-mobility, public gatherings and celebrations.

“The IGP’s directive includes the mobilization of police officers to highways, major roads, urban centres, and recreational centres nationwide. Officers will be strategically positioned to deter crimes via increased police presence and visibility on major highways and roads prone to criminal activities, particularly highway robberies, which tend to spike during festive seasons.

“The Nigeria Police Force stands firm in its commitment to providing a safe environment during and beyond the Yuletide season. With ongoing proactive measures, including enhanced patrols, community engagement, and a specific focus on public safety, the Force is dedicated to ensuring that the festive season is celebrated without the shadow of crimes. While urging citizens to cooperate with heightened police presence which promises to be professional and law-abiding, the IGP further encourages citizens to remain vigilant and report all suspicious activities to the Police and other law enforcement agencies.”