• Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Eid-el-Kabir: IGP orders intensive patrols, assures adequate security

Eid-el-Kabir

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has directed the Commissioners of Police in all the States of the Federation and the FCT as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police in the seventeen (17) Zonal Commands to intensify confidence building patrols in all nooks and crannies of the country particularly on major highways and around critical national infrastructure to curb crime during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

A statement issued on Friday by Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba (DCP) noted that the IGP, while assuring Nigerians of adequate security, congratulated the Muslim Faithful in the country as they join other Muslims across the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.

In addition, the IGP called for voluntary compliance with the ban on all mass socio-religious gathering and other prevention orders directed at protecting the citizens and checking further spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. He enjoined the citizens to cooperate with the Police, noting that the measures have become imperative due to the rampaging COVID-19 pandemic.