By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON
In its avowed and continued commitment to keeping to its statutory mandate of securing the public space, the Kaduna State Police Command has made adequate and massive deployment of personnel and materials to ensure a peaceful and hitch free Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state.
The assurance was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relationship Officer (PPRO), DSP Mohammed Jalige dated Friday December 23, 2022.
It explained that in furtherance of the foregoing, the Commissioner of Police, CP Yekini Ayoku, psc(+),mni has directed all the Area Commanders and their Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) as well as Tactical Commanders to mobilise all Operational and intelligence assets at their disposal for protection of all major highways, places of worship, recreational and other facilities to ensure that criminals are kept at bay and denied the latitude to carry out their nefarious activities.
He has further ordered 24-hour high visibility patrols around all the nooks and crannies of the State to ensure members of the public celebrate the yuletide in peace and confidence.
The CP further notifies the public that the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts and fire crackers in the State has been banned and hence parents and guardians are advised to warn their wards and keep close watch on them to avoid running foul of the law.
He further advised road users to be careful and vigilant while on the highways, obey all traffic rules and cooperate with law enforcement and safety agents on the road.
Residents of the state are assured of the readiness of the Command to promptly respond to distress situations and decisively deal with any person or group of persons who might in any way attempt to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of the state during the festive period and beyond.
Members of the public are enjoined to report any suspicious movement and objects to the nearest Police/Security formation or call Police Emergency Numbers on: 070-3-967-5856 or 0807-539-1105.
The commissioner of Police therefore, wished all citizens and residents of the state merry Christmas and a happy New year and urged all to reflect on the reason for the season by being law abiding and co-exist peacefully and harmoniously for the good and progress of our dear State.
