{"id":7926,"date":"2013-08-07T22:44:49","date_gmt":"2013-08-07T22:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disnaija.com\/nigeria-news\/igp-reinforces-security-ahead-of-eid-el-fitri\/"},"modified":"2013-08-07T22:44:49","modified_gmt":"2013-08-07T22:44:49","slug":"igp-reinforces-security-ahead-of-eid-el-fitri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disnaija.com\/igp-reinforces-security-ahead-of-eid-el-fitri\/","title":{"rendered":"IGP reinforces Security ahead of Eid-el-Fitri"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Officers in charge of zonal and state commands have been ordered to ensure water-tight security \u201cbefore, during and after\u201d Sallah celebrations.Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar gave the order in his goodwill message to Muslims released to journalists\u00a0in Abuja on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The IGP directed Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in charge of the 12 zonal commands to ensure increased surveillance, patrol and tactical police presence on the highways and places of worship, adding that such surveillance and high security presence should be extended to recreation parks, strategic and other vulnerable areas. In addition, he directed commissioners of police in charge of states to adequately deploy personnel to guarantee free flow of traffic and safe passage of travellers through their domains.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cHighway patrol teams working in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies are equally directed to take adequate measures in preventing road accidents and rendering assistance to travellers, particularly those in distress,\u201d a part of the message read.<\/p>\n

\u00a0He further congratulated all Muslims who participated in the Ramadan fasting, after which he prayed for the peace and security of the country.<\/p>\n

Abubakar implored them to imbibe the principles and teachings of Prophet Muhammed, assuring Nigerians of adequate security throughout the celebration, as the Police would continue working round the clock to ensure just that.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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