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The Nigerian Police Force in a new statement has advised Nigerians to be vigilant this festive season.
The police warns citizens to be cautious about receiving gifts from
strangers to avoid the possibility of explosives being embedded in them.
Authorities also called for the careful use of “bangers” and fireworks.
Read the full statement after the cut:
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, CFR, NPM, NPOM, in
the light of the Yuletide season and emerging security challenges in
parts of the country, hereby warns all citizens to be vigilant while
receiving gifts from unknown persons that may pose as friends during the
season, to avoid explosive-laden hampers as gifts.
The Inspector-General of Police also cautions against the use of
fireworks such as knockout, “bangers” and other explosives in the
celebration as they could cause distraction that may further heighten
fear of insecurity. He also enjoins citizens to shun all forms of
violence and unlawful acts, eschew bitterness, hatred and rancor and go
about their legitimate duties without fear of intimidation from any
quarter during and after the season.
Meanwhile, to ensure a peaceful and incident-free Yuletide, the IGP has
directed all Zonal AIGs and Command Commissioners of Police, to take all
necessary measures in ensuring the provision of adequate security for
worshipers, travelers, picnickers and all citizens across the country
before, during, and after the season. Command Commissioners of Police
are to personally ensure that all key and vulnerable points within their
jurisdictions, including places of worship, recreation centres, motor
parks, highways, financial institutions and all places of public resort
are adequately and effectively protected.
Ag.CP Emmanuel C. S. Ojukwu, psc
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja