The Nigerian Police Force has asked Nigerians to be vigilant in
collecting gifts during this yuletide season as members of terror group,
Boko Haram could attack using Explosive Laden Hampers. The advice was
contained in a
statement released on their website today. Find it after the cut...
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, CFR, NPM, NPOM, mni, 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 worshippers, travellers, 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
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