Christmas: IGP Adamu Orders AIG’s, CPs To Prevent Crimes, Warns Against Misconduct

In line with efforts targeted at ensuring peaceful and hitch-free Christmas and New Year Celebrations, the Nigeria Police Force has said it has beefed up security across the country.

To this end, the Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has directed the Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in charge of Zonal and State Commands nationwide to ensure that no stone is left unturned towards effectively implementing appropriate crime prevention strategies before, during and after the festivities.

The IGP also reiterates his call for effective deployment of both human and material assets of the Force in protecting the major highways, recreational centers, motor – parks, places of worship, financial institutions and government/private infrastructures amongst others.

In a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba said the IGP directed that the supervisory officers must ensure that they are personally on the ground to monitor and supervise the officers and men under their watch for optimal performance.

Mba added that the IGP strongly warns police operatives, especially those detailed to man the high-ways to desist from all forms of misconduct and abuse of the rights of the citizenry and to adhere strictly to laid-down rules and standard operating procedures of the Force.

According to the statement, the police boss further warns that any reported act bordering on unprofessionalism, including extortion and intimidation of road users, will be investigated and decisively punished.

He noted that the IGP expressed profound gratitude to Nigerians for their unwavering support to the police and other security agencies throughout the year.