Mohammed Abubakar, has directed
Assistant Inspectors General of Police,
AIGs, and Commissioners of Police, CPs,
in the country to ensure a secure, peaceful
and hitch-free anniversary by carrying
out effective and efficient deployment of
police personnel.
His words, "to ensure a secure, peaceful and
hitch-free nation-wide anniversary, the IGP has directed AIGs and Commissioners of Police to ensure an effective and efficient deployment of operational manpower and tools at the disposal of their respective commands".He has further directed
the AIG Border Patrol to ensure that the nation's borders are effectively manned to prevent any cross-border crime. The AIG Air-Wing has also been directed to provide aerial patrol for the FCT and other States.
A statement by CSP Frank Mba, Force
Spokesman said, "the IG while saluting the
courage and gallantry of officers and men of the Force in protecting the nation's thriving
democracy, charged police personnel to continue to subordinate themselves to civil authority and give maximum respect to the fundamental rights of the citizenry.
"He advises officers to remain politically neutral and steer clear of partisan politics in line with the professional ethics of the Force.
He warns that officers found meddling in local politics within or outside their areas of jurisdiction will be appropriately sanctioned.
"The IG equally pledges the unalloyed loyalty of the Nigeria Police Force to the Government and people of Nigeria," promising that the "Force will continue to do everything within its power and available resources, including partnering with relevant stakeholders, to effectively discharge its constitutional and statutory responsibilities of securing lives and property of Nigerians, even in the face of current security challenges and the huge price involved.
"He restates the commitment of the current
Police Administration to reposition the Force for greater efficiency, and calls for the cooperation of citizens".
Meanwhile, Police Affairs Minister, Navy Capt. Caleb Olubolade (rtd) charged Nigerians to see the success of democracy in the last 14 years as proof that there is light at the end of the tunnel, especially as it concerns the security situation in the country.
Olubolade said "The nation has passed through a very dark tunnel in the past few years as a result of the activities of undesirable elements bent on destroying the laudable dreams of the nation's founders, by unleashing terrorist and other violent activities on a-once-peaceful and united
nation".
He however implored Nigerians to see the light
at the end of the dark tunnel as exemplified in
the improved and continually improving security
situation brought about by the joint efforts of
the security services and the cooperation of well-
meaning citizens.
He assured the nation of the preparedness of the
officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to
continue to discharge their duties to the nation
in spite of recent drawbacks, especially recent
loss of some officers while on active service
which he describes as a price the Force has
continued to pay over time in protecting lives
and property.
He also commended President Jonathan on his
courage and display of a high sense of
responsibility and responsiveness with the
recent declaration of State of Emergency in the
volatile areas of the country which has proved
decisive and successful as the affected areas
have been mainly secured by the security forces.
Olubolade, sasid, "the least expected of Nigerians
is to give unqualified support to the President in
his determined effort to secure the nation and
provide good leadership.
He also charged the citizens to assist the Police
and other security agencies by providing
information on the activities of people of
doubtful character living amongst them.
Furthermore, he congratulated President
Jonathan and Nigerians on the laudable
achievements recorded in the past two years,
especially in the Police Reform Program being
driven by the Ministry and assures that with
continued support by Nigerians, the expected
dividends of good governance would surely be
delivered.
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