The Nigerian Police in a new statement has advised Nigerians to be vigilant this festive season.
The police warns citizens
to be cautious about receiving gifts from strangers to avoid the possibility of
explosives being embedded in them. Authorities also called for the careful use
of “bangers” and fireworks.
Read the full statement:
The Inspector-General of
Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, CFR, NPM, NPOM, in the light of the Yuletide season
and emerging security challenges in parts of the country, hereby warns all
citizens to be vigilant while receiving gifts from unknown persons that may
pose as friends during the season, to avoid explosive-laden hampers as gifts.
The Inspector-General of
Police also cautions against the use of fireworks such as knockout, “bangers”
and other explosives in the celebration as they could cause distraction that
may further heighten fear of insecurity. He also enjoins citizens to shun all
forms of violence and unlawful acts, eschew bitterness, hatred and rancor and
go about their legitimate duties without fear of intimidation from any quarter
during and after the season.
Meanwhile, to ensure a
peaceful and incident-free Yuletide, the IGP has directed all Zonal AIGs and
Command Commissioners of Police, to take all necessary measures in ensuring the
provision of adequate security for worshipers, travelers, picnickers and all
citizens across the country before, during, and after the season. 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.
Ag.CP Emmanuel C. S. Ojukwu, psc
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja
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