Police calls for vigilance during The Yuletide

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP
Solomon E. Arase, fdc, NPM, in view of the
Yuletide season and the security challenges
in the country, 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 celebrations 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 rancour 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 necessary
measures in ensuring the provision of
adequate security for worshippers,
travellers, picnickers and all citizens across
the country before, during, and after the
celebration. 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, shopping
malls, highways, financial institutions and
all places of public resorts are adequately
and effectively protected.
Ag. ACP OLABISI KOLAWOLE FORCE
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE
HEADQUARTERS,