Easter: Police IG Orders AIGs, CPs to Beef up Security
The Inspector General of Police, IG, Solomon Arase has
directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police AIGs and State
Command Commissioners of Police to take all necessary measures in ensuring the
provision of adequate security for worshippers, travelers, picnickers and all
citizens across the country before, during and after the festive season.
A statement signed by the Force Spokesperson, Olabisi
Kolawole, Assistant Commissioner of Police, stated that 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.
While urging Nigerians to emulate and adopt the selfless
lifestyle of Christ, the IG enjoined them to be open minded to issues of
forgiveness, peace and harmonious co-existence, in consonance with the
principles and teachings of Christ, especially, in this trying moment in the
history of our dear country.
He equally urged
worshippers at Church services to make conscious effort to know fellow members
of their congregation, as this will make it easier to know who is a stranger in
their midst.
He reiterated the need for worshippers to be security alert
and report all suspicious characters and observations to the Police.
The IG advised
operators of motor parks, shopping malls and recreational centres to work very
closely with the Police and other security agencies as they strive to
strengthen general security in their respective facilities.
While commending Nigerians for their patience, understanding
and cooperation with the Police in the fight against crime and criminality,
Arase enjoined them to continue to support the Force with useful information
that will effectively assist the Police in tracking down undesirable elements
in the society.
He sued for peace from all Nigerians, irrespective of their religious,
political and socio-cultural leaning.
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