Olukayode Egbedokun, the Inspector General of Police, has asked Zonal Assistant Inspector Generals of Police and Commissioners of Police to deploy troops and equipment to guarantee appropriate security for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
He also directed them to conduct patrols on important roadways, flash spots, worship and relaxation centres, and other locations to ensure a smooth celebration.
This was disclosed by the Force's spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued on Tuesday.
The statement read, “The IGP particularly directed the Zonal AIGs and State Command CPs to deploy human and other operational assets to carry out confidence building and crime prevention patrols on major highways, residential and industrial areas, vulnerable points, places of worship, other places of public resort and around all critical national infrastructure devoid of harassment and extortion.
“The Inspector-General of Police, while congratulating Muslim Faithful in the country on the occasion of the year 2023 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, restated that the Force would harness all available assets including relevant groups, associations, sectors, and synergise with other security agencies to boost its service delivery and stabilise general security within the nation.”
He did, however, advise staff assigned to various tasks during the celebration to be disciplined, and professional, and to respect residents' fundamental rights.
Adejobi also reaffirmed the police's determination to reduce insecurity across the country.