Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Operational Commanders in the state are to oversee Yuletide operations under the direction of Jigawa State Commissioner of Police Ahmadu Abdullahi.
The directive was made public on Saturday in Dutse by DSP Lawan Shiisu, the command’s police public relations officer.
“As the state’s Christian community and the general public prepare for the upcoming Christmas/Boxing Day and New Year’s celebrations, the command, led by Commissioner of Police Mr. Ahmadu Abdullahi, would like to express its congratulations and reaffirm its commitment to making sure the festivities go off without a hitch.
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As a result, the CP has instructed the Department of Operations’ Deputy Commissioner of Police to organize and guarantee that all of the divisional police officers, operational commanders, and area commanders oversee this year’s
In order to prevent any infiltration by dishonest elements, he said the CP urged the officers to maintain a strong degree of visibility policing and confidence-building patrols around the worship centers, recreational and residential zones, as well as other places of public pleasure.
He clarified that in addition, the commanding officer of the police ordered a heavy deployment of officers and men, including state intelligence bureau operatives, mobile police, and conventional police, along with the necessary logistics to churches and event locations around the state.
The command would not hesitate to crack down on any miscreant who could try to utilize the period to incite trouble or disturb public order, therefore the CP also urged parents and guardians to warn their children from engaging in any kind of public disturbance.
The command urged the people to exercise caution when it came to their safety and to report any suspect person movement to the local police or other security authorities for prompt action. They can also report suspicious person movements by calling the command’s emergency phone number, 08075391069.
He said, “The Commissioner of Police, A. T. Abdullahi, felicitates with the Jigawa State Christian community as they celebrate this year’s Christmas and equally wishes all the good people of Jigawa State a prosperous New Year in advance on behalf of the entire police officers in the state.”