Olukayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has asked Zonal Assistant Inspector Generals of Police and Commissioners of Police to deploy troops and equipment to guarantee appropriate security for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He also directed them to patrol important highways, flash spots, worship and relaxation facilities, and other locations to ensure a smooth celebration.
The Force’s spokeswoman, Muyiwa Adejobi, issued a statement on Tuesday, saying this.
According to the statement, “The IGP particularly directed the Zonal AIGs and State Command CPs to deploy human and other operational assets to carry out confidence building and crime prevention patrols on major highways, residential and industrial areas, vulnerable points, places of worship, other places of public resort and around all critical national infrastructure devoid of harassment and extortion.
“The Inspector-General of Police, while congratulating Muslim Faithful in the country on the occasion of the year 2023 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, restated that the Force would harness all available assets including relevant groups, associations, sectors, and synergise with other security agencies to boost its service delivery and stabilise general security within the nation.”
However, he instructed staff assigned to various tasks during the celebration to maintain discipline and professionalism to protect residents’ fundamental rights.
Adejobi also reaffirmed the police’s determination to reduce insecurity across the country.
“The IGP assured the general public of sustained efforts by the force in tackling crimes and criminality and improved public safety and security across the country,” he stated.
cc: Punch Ng
