The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed a nationwide deployment of tactical units to safeguard lives and property during the Eid-el-Fitr festivities.
In a statement on Friday, the police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, said the IG also extended warm Eid greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria, congratulating them on the successful completion of Ramadan.
Disu instructed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security measures. These include the strategic positioning of tactical teams, intelligence operatives, and the Special Intervention Squad at Eid prayer grounds, highways, motor parks, recreational centres, and other critical locations.
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“Operational measures include heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance, and intelligence-led stop-and-search operations to proactively deter criminal activities and swiftly respond to any threats,” the statement read.
The IG urged the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement, and report any suspicious activities immediately to the nearest police station or designated emergency lines, ensuring peaceful and safe celebrations across the country.
