BREAKING: Police IG Deploys Officers To Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Over NLC Strike

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed more officers to the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway to boost security along that axis following the workers’ strike in Kaduna State.

The information was disclosed in a statement signed by the FORCE PRO, CP Frank Mba.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, issued the order against possibility of increased criminal activities on the expressway as workers downed tools over the sacking of civil servants by the Kaduna State government.

The statement reads, “The IGP gave the directive as a proactive measure to protect communities and travelers in anticipation of increased traffic on Kaduna – Abuja expressway following the disruption of other means of transportation by industrial action in Kaduna State.

“The IGP noted that the deployment is designed to enhance police visibility, prevent and neutralize possible criminal activities targeted at citizens plying the road.

“The IGP has directed the AIG and CPs in Zonal and State Commands with jurisdictions straddling Kaduna – Abuja Highway and its environs to ensure no new threat to lives and property thrive within their Area of Responsibility (AoR) as a result of the industrial action.

“The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau has been directed to immediately deploy covert operatives from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and the Special Tactical Squad (STS) to prevent any untoward situation along the expressway”.

The IGP further called on citizens, communities, transporters and commuters along Kaduna – Abuja expressway to cooperate with security operatives deployed to their areas.

“Citizens are also enjoined to be vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movement or criminal activities in their localities to the Police,” he said.

This website earlier reported how union officials in the state commenced a five-day warning strike on Monday with workers picketing government ministries and parastatals and denying civil servants access to the state’s secretariat.