The acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba,
has admitted that Nigeria’s security ecosystem is challenged, but assured that
the challenges are not insurmountable.
The IGP said this while giving orders for the nationwide
deployment of police officers and other operational assets of the Force for
water-tight security ahead of the 2021 Eid-el-Fitr celebration and beyond.
The orders which were directed to the Assistant
Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs) and other
strategic commanders of the Force are part of efforts by the Police leadership
toward stabilising security, improving public safety and making the country a
safer place for all citizens.
According to a statement issued by the Force, the IGP
“reassured the citizens that the Force under his new policing vision is already
implementing new, improved, tailored-to-suit and robust security solutions
aimed at tackling crimes and neutralizing both existing and emerging security
threats in the country.
“The IGP, while
restating his belief that the nation will soon overcome its security
challenges, further noted that the Force is equally upscaling its collaboration
with the military and other law enforcement agencies in both intelligence
sharing and other target-oriented missions and operations. He enjoined citizens
to support the Police to stage a common front in tackling the challenges.
“In addition, the IGP reminded the citizens of the newly
introduced Phase-4 National Response on COVID-19 Health Protection Regulation
and called for voluntary compliance with the protocols.
“He equally directed Commissioners of Police in all the
States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to ensure full
enforcement of the Protocols. He however warned that Police officers deployed
for such enforcement must do so with utmost professionalism while exhibiting
compassion, decorum and due respect for the fundamental rights of the citizens.
“Meanwhile, the IGP, on behalf of the entire officers of the
Nigeria Police Force, congratulated all Muslim faithful in the country as they
join the Muslim Ummah across the globe to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. He
urged them to internalize the virtues and teachings of Ramadan in their
day-to-day endeavours and admonished all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of
obedience to the laws of the land and the pursuit of common good.”
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