The Kwara State Police Command has assured people of the state that adequate security measure has been put in place to guarantee a hitch free Christmas and new year celebrations.
In a statement by Okasanmi Ajayi,
Police Public Relations Officer, the state Commissioner of Police, Kayode Egbetokun gave the assurance while facilitating with Christians on the occasion of Christmas and New year celebrations.
The statement reads: “in a bid to making the celebrations crime free, the Command has deployed a total number of three thousand (3000) policemen and women, drawn from the Conventional, PMF, Anti-Cultism, Anti- Kidnapping, Counter Terrorism and the Intelligence units of the Command to forestall any breakdown of law and order before, during and after the yuletide period.
“Consequently, the Command is by this Release calling on members of the public to go about their lawful endeavours without any fear of molestation.
“The Command wishes to warn against the use of low explosive without the necessary permit during the yuletide. Any person found disobeying this order if arrested will be prosecuted.
“The Command also wishes to use this medium to advise NYSC Members across the state to always shun the temptation to embark on unnecessary and unauthorized journeys especially during this period.
“Any Corp member who must travel outside the state should always obtain the necessary clearance from the NYSC authority before undertaking such journey but should be mindful of the risks associated with traveling outside the state including the risk of kidnap.
“The Command is collaborating with the NYSC authority in the state to ensure maximum safety of Corp members posted to the state. The Commissioner of Police wishes all citizens, residents and visitors in Kwara State a happy Christmas celebration and a prosperous New Year ahead.”
SIKIRAT SHEHU, Ilorin
