The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has ordered Commissioners of Police across all State Commands and Formations, and their supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, to enhance visibility policing, extended vigilance and intelligence gathering.
The development, Egbetokun said is to ensure a safe and secure festive celebration for all citizens, as Christians across Nigeria and the world prepare for the 2025 Easter celebration.
According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday: “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended his warmest felicitations to the Christian community on the occasion. The IGP acknowledges the significance of the celebration, which symbolizes hope, renewal, and sacrifice; and encourages Christians to reflect on these values and continue to promote peace, unity, and goodwill in their communities.
“He also emphasises the critical importance of enhanced patrol and strategic deployment of personnel to places of worship, recreation centres, major highways, and other public spaces to deter criminal activities and provide swift responses to any security challenges that may arise.”
The IGP called on members of the public to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing the breakdown of law and order during this period.
Citizens, he urged, should remain security conscious, act with moderation, and avoid reckless driving on highways during the festive period and beyond.
Adejobi said: “The Nigeria Police Force reassures the public of its commitment to ensuring a peaceful and crime-free Easter celebration for all. May the spirit of Easter bring peace, joy, and blessings to all.”
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
