Yuletide Festivities: Egbetokun Assures Intensive Security Measures
Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has on Thursday assured Nigerians of the emplacement of intensive security measures to ensure the safety and protection of lives and property as yuletide festivities approaches.
This is contained in a press statement on Thursday released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The statement notes that the IGP has directed the immediate deployment of adequate personnel to strategic locations, key areas and identified hotspots across all states, an initiative aimed at curbing traffic, highway robberies, and other criminal activities during this period of increased-mobility, public gatherings and celebrations.
“The IGP’s directive includes the mobilization of police officers to highways, major roads, urban centres, and recreational centres nationwide. Officers will be strategically positioned to deter crimes via increased police presence and visibility on major highways and roads prone to criminal activities, particularly highway robberies, which tend to spike during festive seasons”, ACP Adejobi said.
Nigerian Police Arrests Armed Robbery Gang in Lagos, Anambra, Recover Arms.
In another development, the statement hints that on the 10th of December 2024, police operatives attached to the Lagos State Command has arrested 4 suspected robbers identified as Akeem Alabi ‘m’, Adewale Sogbesan ‘m’, Emmanuel Izeagbe ‘m’, and Francis Okoko ‘m’.
According to the statement, the suspects, upon their arrest, confessed to being members of a robbery syndicate operating around the Costain axis in the State.
It also maintains that a similar arrest was made on the 6th of December 2024, by police operatives of the Anambra State Command that trailed and arrested a suspected armed robber identified as Miracle Mwakaloi ‘m’ at Awka.
Says upon his arrest and subsequent interrogation, the suspect led the operatives to his apartment, where during a search, 3 Ak-47 rifles were recovered.
The Nigeria Police Force says it stands firm in its commitment to providing a safe environment during and beyond the Yuletide season.
“With ongoing proactive measures, including enhanced patrols, community engagement, and a specific focus on public safety, the Force is dedicated to ensuring that the festive season is celebrated without the shadow of crimes”
The IGP further encourages citizens to remain vigilant and report all suspicious activities to the Police and other law enforcement agencies.
It therefore urges citizens to cooperate with heightened police presence which promises to be professional and law-abiding.
