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IGP issues fresh order to officers, men across Nigeria

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has directed Zonal AIGs and Commissioners of Police in all states and the FCT to strengthen crime prevention strategies in their respective jurisdictions.

Force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, in a statement said the order was in line with efforts targeted at ensuring peaceful and hitch-free Christmas and New Year Celebrations.
The IGP reiterated effective deployment of both human and material assets of the Force in protecting the major highways, recreational centres, motor – parks, places of worship, financial institutions and Government/Private Infrastructures amongst others.

“In addition, the IGP directed that the supervisory officers must ensure that they are personally on ground to monitor and supervise the officers and men under their watch for optimal performance.

“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.

“He further warns that any reported act bordering on unprofessionalism, including extortion and intimidation of road users will be investigated and decisively punished”, the statement read.

Adamu expressed profound gratitude to Nigerians for their unwavering support to the Police and other security agencies throughout the year and wished all citizens a happy yuletide and New Year.


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