IGP Egbetokun Orders Strategic Security Setup Ahead of Eid Celebrations
The Police Force Public relations Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi has disclosed in an official statement on Saturday that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has given a directive to all Commissioners of Police and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in all the States and the Federal Capital Territory, to strategically set up the security framework in their Areas of Responsibility ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
Moreover, the Inspector General of Police also mandated that the Zonal AIGs and State Command CPs to deploy human and operational assets to conduct confidence-building and crime prevention patrols on major highways, in residential and industrial areas.
The statement read, “The IGP has directed Commissioners of Police in all the States of the Federation and the FCT, along with their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to strategically configure the security architecture in their Areas of Responsibility for robust and responsive policing ahead of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
“The IGP also mandated Zonal AIGs and State Command CPs to deploy human and operational assets to conduct confidence-building and crime prevention patrols on major highways, in residential and industrial areas.”
Adejobi said, “These operations are to be conducted professionally, without harassment or extortion, ensuring respect for the fundamental rights of citizens.
“Personnel deployed are to perform their duties with discipline, professionalism, decorum, and alertness
He said, “The Inspector General of Police equally advises the public to adhere to all security advisories and traffic regulations during the celebrations to avoid any incidents that may mar the festive mood.
“The IGP extends his warmest wishes to all Muslim Umma as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir praying the festive season brings peace, joy, and prosperity to all.
“He assures of the commitment of the Force to ensuring that everyone celebrates in a safe and secure environment.”
He further added that Police officers would be deployed at vulnerable points, places of worship, other public recreational places, and around all critical national infrastructure and noted that personnel deployed are to perform their duties with discipline, professionalism, decorum, and alertness.
