Nigeria’s IG ‘places policemen on red alert’ over Sallah

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar has ordered effective and extensive deployment of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force and other special operatives as well as all necessary logistics to all nooks and crannies of the country. A statement by Force Public Relations Officer ,ACP Frank Mba said the order is part of efforts to ensure hitch-free Sallah celebrations.He said the IG has placed policemen on “red alert”.
Mba’s statement said further that “the IGP, in a directive issued to all Commands and Formations of the Force directs Command Commissioners of Police and other field Commanders across the country to ensure that no stone is left unturned in making sure that adequate security is provided in their various areas of jurisdiction.”
Stressing that maximum attention should be paid to critical public places and other points prone to enemy attack, the IGP ordered the Command Commissioners of Police to retool their security infrastructures in line with their local security realities. The IGP further directed the Command Commissioners of Police to personally supervise the special security deployment and ensure a 24-hour surveillance of their respective area of operations.
While congratulating the Muslim Umma , IGP Abubakar, enjoined them and other citizens to maintain utmost vigilance and courageously continue to support the security agencies in their prayers and provide useful information towards preventing and unearthing crimes and their authors.