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Nigeria At 57: IGP Advocates Unity Among Nigerians

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris has joined well-meaning Nigerians in advocating for a peaceful co-existence and unity among citizens. In his independence message, … Continue reading Nigeria At 57: IGP Advocates Unity Among Nigerians


IGP Orders Additional Deployment Of Police Personnel In North East
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Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris (file photo)

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris has joined well-meaning Nigerians in advocating for a peaceful co-existence and unity among citizens.

In his independence message, the police boss charged Nigerians to demonstrate love by being their brother’s keeper, while giving the assurance that his men wouldn’t relent in ensuring lives and properties are being protected.

“The Personnel deployed are under strict instructions to be civil, polite but firm in the discharge of their responsibilities. They are to pay special attention to places of celebrations, public places and other locations where people will gather to celebrate the Independence Anniversary.

“Sustained surveillance and proactive crime prevention strategies will be adopted, while the ongoing raids of criminal hideouts, black spots, identified troubled spots and other vulnerable points to remove criminal elements will be continued throughout the period.

“While congratulating our Dear Nation, Nigeria and the good people of this great country on the occasion of the 57th Independence Anniversary, the Inspector General of Police implores Nigerians to be their brother’s keeper and demonstrate love, as well as promote harmonious co-existence with our fellow Nigerians,” he said.

The IGP further directed all Assistant IGP across the various zones to identify flash points and work with the respective Commissioners of Police so as to build confidence.

He added, “Consequently, Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of Zonal and State Commands have been directed by the Inspector General of Police to be personally on ground to deploy and supervise Police Personnel on visible police patrols and police presence at strategic locations and other identified flash points within the cities, and along the Highways and Major roads in all States of the Country and FCT to build confidence of safety in the people residing everywhere in the country,” according to a statement signed by the force’s spokesperson, ASP Jimoh Moshood.