The Rivers State Police Command has initiated proactive measures to guarantee peaceful and secure Yuletide Season,
The Command said it has implemented a robust security framework, deploying tactical teams to strategic locations, including entry and exit points, waterways, motor parks, hotels, recreation centers, churches, mosques, and identified hotspots.
” This deployment is designed to provide visibility Policing, enhance surveillance, and facilitate rapid response to potential security breaches”, a statement issued by the spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko on Sunday said .
The statement quoted the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju as further directing all the Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to deploy both operational and intelligence assets at their disposal to effectively police their areas of responsibilities to ensure a hitch-free celebration.
“The Command is intensifying community engagement through collaborative efforts with traditional rulers, youth organizations, and religious leaders to foster a culture of trust, promote public confidence, and encourage early intelligence sharing. This proactive approach aims to nip potential security threats in the bud and prevent incidents during the festive period.
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“In light of the festivities, parents are advised to exercise vigilance and caution their children against engaging in pyrotechnics (fireworks) and knockout shooting, which poses risks”, the statement added.
The Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property of all citizens before, during and after the Christmas celebration, urging residents to secure their homes by ensuring that all doors and windows are properly fastened before retiring for the night, remain vigilant, report suspicious activities to the nearest station, and refrain from disseminating unverified information that could cause unnecessary alarm.
The statement urged residents to report incidents or security concerns to the nearest police station or utilize the Command’s contact numbers: Control Room: 08032003514 and CRU: 08120822987
