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22/03/2022

IGP COMMENDS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF OFFICERS, CHARGES SENIOR OFFICERS TO HONOUR PROFESSIONALISM.

• As IGP Reiterates Better Condition of Service

The Inspector-General of Police has charged Senior Police Officers to always commend their personnel who have exemplarily excelled in their duties, which have in turn impacted positively on the goodwill and image of the Nigeria Police Force.

The IGP made the charge while commending the exemplary performances of some officers and men across the State Commands, particularly Sergeant Sampson Ekikere, attached to 22 Police Mobile Force, Ikeja, Lagos, for his uncommon professionalism exhibited on Saturday, 19th March, 2022, when he painstakingly recovered a wallet, belonging to one Mr. Lukman Abaja, and traced the owner to deliver the found item. He equally commended Sergeant Yahaya Ahmed attached to Higher Shari’ah Court, Tudun Wada Division, Gusau, Zamfara State, for rejecting the sum of N300, 000 bribe, offered to him by one Chukwuka Jude, who was arrested at the same court on 18th January, 2022 for the offence of false presentation and cheating by impersonation.

Also commended was CSP Elemide Akinkunmi Bishop who was Head of Operations at the Police Radio. CSP Bishop was mistakenly credited with the sum of N600,000 into his Police Account. The officer withdrew the sum and remitted it back to the Nigeria Police Cooperative Society treasury, showing attributes of an honest and trustworthy police officer.

IGP Usman Alkali Baba, however, assures the entire Police workforce of sustainable efforts in improving their condition of service with a view to making life meaningful to them and having the Nigeria Police Force of our choice.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr,mipra
Ag. FPRO, FHQ ABUJA
MARCH 22, 2022.

17/03/2022

PRESS RELEASE
16TH MARCH, 2022

LAGOS STATE POLICE COMMAND GETS NEW PPRO
A new Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has assumed duty at the Lagos State Police Command.

SP Hundeyin holds a BA (Hons) in English Language from the Lagos State University and an MSc in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He also holds a Certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State. He is equally an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Member of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM).

Hundeyin was one-time PPRO at the Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan Lagos and was a member of the Nigerian contingent to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur, Sudan (UNAMID) in 2020. Until his recent appointment, he was the Administration Officer at the Force Public Relations Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

He can be reached on 07062606717 or [email protected].

SIGNED:
DSP KUTI STEPHEN
ADMIN OFFICER PPRO
LAGOS STATE POLICE COMMAND .

16/03/2022

WE HAVE SUSPENDED EDO PCRC CHAIRMAN FOR WEARING POLICE UNIFORM, ACCOUTREMENTS … Ag. FPRO

• As IGP Decries indiscriminate use, sales of Police uniform

The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Chairperson for the Edo State Police Command, Mrs. Helen Atekha Odemwingie. The Force equally decried the illegal use of police uniforms, kits and accoutrements by non-police individuals and groups.

The suspension is coming on the heels of a trending picture of the PCRC chairperson and other members at a function held at the Edo State Police Command wherein the PCRC members were seen wearing black uniforms similar to that of the Nigeria Police Force, with accompanying insignias and various inscriptions. It has been noted that the act contravenes the provisions of section 214{1} of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and section 101 of the Police Act, 2020.

In line with the extant law, the IGP hereby warns that henceforth, any individual who adorns themselves illegally in police uniforms, would be made to face the full wrath of the law. Similarly, the IGP has ordered the police disciplinary units particularly the Force Provost Marshal, the IGP X-Squad and Monitoring Unit to clampdown on persons who engage in the illegal sales of police uniforms, kits and accoutrements, outside of police approved stores and the office of the Quartermaster.

In the same vein, the Inspector-General of Police has further directed the Force Public Relations Officer to meet and collaborate with members of the Guild of Actors in Nigeria to improve partnership to ensure proper use of police uniforms, kits and accoutrements in their movies/skits.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra
Ag. FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

16/03/2022

*PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE CP ECHENG ECHENG ON 16TH MARCH 2022*

Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to this important briefing.

Many of you are aware of the menace of cultism in the State particularly in Awka and environs. You will recall that on 14th December, 2021, Cultists attacked the Chairman of Tricycle Owners Association in broad day light near Unizik junction. Two Police Officers who were in the vicinity were killed and their weapons two AK 47 rifles carted away.

Again on 26th February, 2022 the same cultist gang attacked a funeral ceremony at Ebenebe in Awka North LGA killing several mourners.

These serious incidents motivated the Command in going the extra mile in intelligence gathering and discreet investigation.

In the past two weeks several members of the gang were arrested by Police Operatives working in synergy with important stakeholders in the security sector.

On Tuesday 15th March, 2022 information was received that the same cult group had launched an attack on Unizik vigilante group at miracle junction, ifite, Awka. Police Operatives were mobilized to lay ambush for the gang as they fled from the scene. The effort pays off as the Police succeeded in demobilizing the gang and recovering a cache of weapons which included the two AK-47 rifles earlier stolen from the two Policemen murdered on 14th December, 2021. The following are the weapons and other items recovered; two Ak47, three pump actions guns, three locally made beretta pistols, one locally made Chief recover pistol, Nine Ak-47 magazine, two battle axes, assorted ammunition for the fi****ms above and the Mercedes Benz V-Booth reg. No Lagos HC 661 AAA with which the gang was operating was also recovered

The leader of the gang, one Uchenna Nwobu a.k.a Anali was killed while the other gang member was arrested.

Investigation is ongoing aimed at tracking down other members of the gang and establishing the rightful owner of the recovered car.

We have also taken note of the grievous act of jungle justice in the trending video of the clash between the cultists and a local vigilante group. We condemn the barbaric act. Investigation will unravel identities of perpetrators and they will be brought to justice.

We wish to advise all those involved in providing protection for our communities to refrain from resort to self help. One crime cannot be the cure for other crimes. On our part we shall continue to uphold the public trust. We shall continue to partner with all well-meaning stakeholders to improve public safety and state security

I want to use this opportunity to update you on the video that recently trended where a lady was indecently assaulted and publicly disgraced over alleged incident of causing her husband’s death.

The Command operatives have arrested a total of six additional suspects including a native doctor who were Identified during the study of the video by police operatives. The suspects are: *Anthony Obanye ‘M’ 44years, Udalor Egwuatu Nnalue ‘M’ 46years, Godwin Ezechukwu ‘M’ 42yrs, Nonso Ezechukwu ‘M’ 20years, Philomena Onyekwe ‘F’ 27years and Chineyere Mmachi ‘F’ 32years.*

Investigation revealed that the deceased, Mr Udorji Egwatu, had been sick for some time when his bother, Mr Udalor took him to Anthony a native doctor. Anthony confessed to have taken the decease on some spiritual cleansing and administered him some herbs before he died. It was Anthony who allegedly told the family of the deceased that the cause of his death was as a result of the wife infidelity.

We also want to use this opportunity to advise members of the public to stop sharing the video. This will help to protect the dignity of the woman. I wish to assure you that no stone shall be left unturned in the ongoing investigation. Justice shall be served.

Furthermore the Command Operatives on stop and search on 23/2/2022 along Onitsha Enugu expressway arrested
One Awoke Friday and Ezuma Chukwuemeka. While trafficking a large quantity of 250mg of Tramadol and other prohibited drugs. The suspects where conveying to drugs in a Toyota Hiace bus to Ebonyi State. Meanwhile the case has been transferred to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency *(NDLEA)*

_All the suspects in Police custody shall be charge to court at the end of investigation_

Thank you.

12/03/2022

12th March, 2022
ZONE 13 COMMAND DIARY:

PRESS RELEASE
.....AIG Muri cautions officers and men of zone 13 against use of unauthorized uniforms on routine operations

In line with the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba's, psc (+), NPM, fdc directive on the ban of unapproved uniforms, outfits on routine operations by men and women of the Nigeria Police Force, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 13, Ukpo; Umar Musa Muri has directed strict compliance with the order in the two states - Anambra and Enugu under the zone.

The AIG also expressed displeasure with the continued violation of the approved dress codes by officers at their different duty posts.

Based on the instruction of the Inspector General of Police, who emphasised that "it is displeasing, that officers have formed the habit of wearing t-shirts and face caps with 'Special Forces', 'Commando', 'Gallant Mopol', 'Scorpion' and other inscriptions while on duty" the AIG has pledged to commit efforts into ensuring that the order is enforced to the fullest in the Zone.

The AIG therefore, urged members of the public, specifically the good people of Anambra and Enugu to report any officer found on duty putting on any of such apparels different from the approved ones by the Nigeria Police to either the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Anambra and Enugu State Commands or the Office of the Zonal Police Public Relations officer of the Zone 13 via Phone number: 09032506317 and Email Address: [email protected], for immediate sanctions.

AIG Muri charged officers to see themselves as agents of law and order and as such, always exhibit conducts that will stand them out in that regards and restore the confidence of the citizenry in them.

He assured members of the public that the Zone is committed to providing quality security services through upholding reforms geared towards ridding the society of crimes and criminality, stressing that to achieve this fully, the cooperation of citizens is needed as security of lives and property remain everybody's responsibility.

SP NWODE PRINCESS NKEIRUKA, Mnipr.
ZONAL PPRO,
ZONE 13 UKPO,
ANAMBRA STATE.

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12/03/2022

11/03/2022

ZONE 13 POLICE EMERGENCY/ DISTRESS NUMBERS.

AIG UMAR MUSA MURI —08033018835

DCP IBRAHIM GOTAM (DC-ZCID) —07066817429

DCP CHRIS AIMIONOWANE (DC-OPERATION)
08033208269

SP ETENG UBI (O/C VIOLENT CRIMES)— 08036017217

SP NKEIRUKA PRINCESS (ZONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER)ZPPRO-08131199111

ASP MATHEW JOHNSON
O/C PUBLIC COMPLAINT BUREAU
08036679404

ZONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER/Email Address:
09032506317
[email protected]

N/B: In case of emergency, acts of Crime and Criminality or any misconduct from members of the force within the Zone, contact any of the above line.

SP NKEIRUKA NWODE, Mnipr.
ZPPRO.

11/03/2022

11/3/2022

PRESS RELEASE:

Get rid of unregistered and accident exhibit vehicles in your various divisions……..AIG MURI charges CP Anambra and Enugu States Police Command.

Following the Inspector General of police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba's, psc(+), NPM, fdc directive on reclaiming of vehicles in police custody, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in-charge of Zone 13 Ukpo; AIG UMAR MUSA Muri has ordered the Commissioners of Police in Anambra and Enugu States Police Command to evacuate all impounded, accident and unregistered exhibit vehicles from police formations within their States respectively due to the incessant embarrassment, nuisance and disgusting sight caused by stacking of these vehicles at police stations.

The AIG warned that the zone will no longer tolerate the practice of stockpiling vehicles recovered from crime scenes or which their ownership is being contested parked in police premises. He calls on the rightful owners to reclaim their vehicles as soon as possible.

The AIG therefore, directs that the CP’s should inform the heads of Police formations to embark on due process in carrying out the needful evaluation and release of such vehicles in the mentioned categories, on bond, to their owners as this is part of efforts being put in place by IGP Usman Alkali's administration to ensuring conducive working environment for its personnel and also to set in motion such required strategies in combating crime and criminality in the country.

He thereby assured the good people of Anambra and Enugu States that decongesting the police formations would be a great operational advantage to the force in effectively dispensing its policing responsibilities and further urges all concerned members of the public to approach various police formations to claim their vehicles, with proper means of identification/ proof of ownership.

SP Nwode Nkeiruka, Mnipr.

Zonal Police Public Relations officer,

For-The Asst Inspr Gen of Police,

Zone 13 Ukpo,

Anambra state.

09/03/2022

CONDOLENCES: IGP ALKALI EULOGISES EGBUNIKE
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, with other members of the Force Management Team, today March 9, 2022, paid a condolence visit to the widow and family of the late DIG Joseph Obiajulu Egbunike, at their Abuja residence.

While commiserating with the family, the IGP urged them to be strong, and focussed on upholding the legacies of their husband and father. The IGP equally restated that the late DIG was a man of much knowledge, resourcefulness and commitment to diligence in his lifetime. The IGP noted that the Nigeria Police Force is generally pained to have lost a dedicated senior officer who had put in 34 years, 7 months meritorious service to his fatherland.

The Inspector-General of Police therefore assured that deliberations are in top gear in conjunction with the family to arrange a befitting burial rite for the departed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, whose impactful experience will be greatly missed in the Police and Nigeria at large.

Adieu Joseph Egbunike, LLB, BL, PhD, ACTI, mnin, FCNA

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra
Ag. FPRO, FHQ, ABUJA
March 9, 2022

09/03/2022

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Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.4/89 Date: March 9, 2022

The Director of News
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PRESS RELEASE


DEATH WHILE IN SERVICE: IGP MOURNS DIG JOSPEH EGBUNIKE, CONDOLES WITH FAMILY

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+),NPM, fdc on behalf of his Management team, and Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, regrets to announce the demise of DIG Joseph Obiajulu Egbunike, PhD, ACTI, mnin, FCNA, which occurred at about 9pm of March 8, 2022 at the National Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. DIG Egbunike was until his death the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department and the supervisory DIG in charge of the South-East.

DIG Egbunike was a dedicated and seasoned police officer who served the nation in various capacities including as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Police Accounts and Budget. An officer with finesse and commitment to intellectual development and was instrumental to the achievements of the giant strides within the Police architecture.

The Inspector-General of Police hereby condoles with the immediate family, relatives, and friends of the deceased DIG who passed away in active service of his fatherland and prays for the repose of his soul.



CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra
Ag. FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

07/03/2022

04/03/2022

PRESS RELEASE

POLICE WOMEN DRESS CODE: ADOPTED, APPROVED IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has approved a new and improved dress code for Women Officers which permits them to wear stud earrings, and headscarf under their berets or peak caps as the case may be while in uniform. The dress code was unveiled at the IGP’s meeting with Strategic Police Managers on March 3, 2022.

The IGP noted that the Nigeria Police workforce has officers from every local government in the country with a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds, and an increased inclusion of female folks. This therefore brings the need to guarantee inclusion, gender mainstreaming, ethnic and religious diversity in the work place for optimum output and professionalism. This has informed the improvement for effective global workforce diversity management. Other countries that have adopted same dress code include Canada, the United States of America, Sweden, Turkey, Australia and the United Kingdom amongst others.

The dress code is optional and Senior Women Police Officers have been tasked by the IGP to ensure compliance with the approved standard for women police officers who have opted to adopt the dress code.

The Inspector-General of Police noted that this development, which is in line with international best practices addresses the growing concern for gender mainstreaming and respect for culture and diversity.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra
Ag. FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
MARCH 4, 2022

28/02/2022

: The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc today, 28th February, 2022 received the famous Police Constable, Mary Yetunde Aina (aka Iron Abbey), the winner of the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) International Super Bantamweight title belt at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The IGP bestowed on her a special promotion to the rank of Corporal and some monetary reward for distinguishing herself greatly in the boxing sphere.

16/02/2022

: The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc today, 16th February, 2022 paid a historic visit to Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed, CFR, in his office at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, to strengthen synergy for effective Criminal Justice Administration.

12/02/2022

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Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.4/78 Date: 12th February, 2022

The Director of News
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PRESS RELEASE

CP FRANK MBA HANDS OVER TO DEPUTY AS HE PROCEEDS ON COURSE AT NIPSS.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, has handed over the duties and responsibilities of the Force Public Relations Department to his Deputy, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, who takes charge of the Department with immediate effect. This change of baton follows CP Mba’s nomination by the Inspector-General of Police for the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos.

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent of Police, is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Ibadan where he studied Archeology and Geography (Combined Honours). He also holds a Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the same University. He was the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Ogun State Command from 2008 – 2016; PPRO Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, in 2016 and PPRO Lagos State Police Command between September, 2020 and August, 2021. CSP Olumuyiwa is an experienced communicator and image manager who has achieved great strides in his previous appointments.

He is a member of several professional bodies and associations which include: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR); International Public Relations Association (IPRA); Pointman Leadership Institute, USA; International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), USA; and the Institute of Corporate Administration, Nigeria.

CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi can be reached on cell phone number 08037168147 while he seeks support from all and sundary as he discharges his duties.

E-SIGNED:
SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN
ADMIN OFFICER
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

27/01/2022

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Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.4/74 Date: January 27, 2022


The Director of News
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PRESS RELEASE

POLICE HELICOPTER IN CONTROLLED SAFE-LANDING IN BAUCHI
· Not crashed as reported, none of the occupants sustained any injury whatsoever

The Nigeria Police Helicopter, Bell 429 5NMDA, flying from Abuja to Bauchi on Tuesday, January 26, 2022, was involved in a controlled safe landing at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi. The aircraft did not crash as being reported in some sections of the media and none of the occupants sustained any injury whatsoever. All six (6) on board including the pilot and co-pilot are in good condition.

Similarly, the aircraft, which was flown by one of the best Police Pilots, was professionally safe-landed with minor damage on the rear rotor as a result of obstacle at the landing spot. The incident occurred around 7:30PM (local time).

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has commended the Police Air-Wing for their professionalism in safe-landing the aircraft and averting any serious air-mishap. He further noted that the Nigeria Police Air-wing – with a fleet of one fixed-wing aircraft, a citation jet and thirteen (13) helicopters - has got a strong history of air safety since its establishment in the year 1972.

CP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA


January 27, 2022

17/01/2022

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1. What is .

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease. It is usually spread through close, personal contact with an infected person or when a person unknowingly ingest the virus from objects, food, or drinks that are contaminated by small amount of stool from an infected person.

: Hepatitis A vaccine can prevent Hepatitis A.

of hepatitis A in most adults includes;

a.Fatigue

b.Low appetite

c.Stomach pain

d.Nausea and

e.Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, light_colored bowel movements). ....Most children less than 6 years of age do not have symptoms.

A person infected with hepatitis A can transmit the disease to other people even if he or she does not have any symptoms of the disease.

Most people who get hepatitis A feel sick for several weeks, but they usually recover completely and do not have lasting . In rare cases, hepatitis A can cause failure and .

Hepatitis A vaccine has made this disease much less common in countries like the United States I wouldn't know the record in Nigeria. If you do know, bring it on.

2. .

CHILDREN need 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine: .First dose: 12 through 23 month of age.Second dose: at least 6 months after the first dose.

..if you are 18yrs and above and not vaccinated previously and want to be protected against hepatitis A, kindly go and get the vaccine.

is also recommended for the following people :

a. People with chronic liver disease.

b. Men who have sexual contact with with other men😝

c. People who anticipate close contact with a carrier.

d. People who have occupational risk for infection.

e. People who use injection or non-injection drugs .

f. People with HIV.

g. Frequent travelers; be it international.

In addition, a person who has not previously received hepatitis A vaccine and who has direct contact with someone with hepatitis A should get hepatitis A vaccine as soon as possible and within 2 weeks after exposure.

Pregnant or breastfeeding people can be vaccinated if they are at risk for getting hepatitis A. pregnancy or breastfeeding are not reasons to avoid hepatitis A vaccination.

How can you learn more?

1. B/U your immunization record card at birth for clarification.

2. Visit your health care provider who will recommend a Laboratory test for you.

N/B: Exercising regularly is also good for your all round health👍🤝👮‍♀️

Ruka Ruka

30/12/2021

work has turn out to be a job where you seldom hear the word "THANK YOU" why?????

We are the first responders, we are the important law enforcement agents charged with the responsibility of protecting life and property of all Citizens and commissioned to maintain Law and Order. We are also the one on the front line of .

We work 24 hours, all through the holiday Season to keep people safe. Everyday, you likely pass Police Officers on beat, discharging their legal duties or going about their daily business without saying a simple "Thank you". Saying a simple "Thank you for your service to humanity" can be be a remarkable way to show the Officer that you respect and appreciate what he or she is doing for the society.

If you have had a good experience or when you have one with an Officer, spreading that experience online or in person can do a great service to the person in maintaining the tempo and otherwise. Speaking well of the individual is also a gesture of gratitude, one that is very impactful.

Daily intensity of policing can take a toll emotionally or physically. We work day in....day out...24hrs....7days a week and 365 days a year. We are not perfect being, we are human trying to do the best we can in upholding our legitimate duties.

I urge you to thank a Police Officer today for their services by giving them a call or sending a thank you note especially this to let them know you appreciate their efforts. If you do not know what to say, you can simply write or say..... " " these are the words we don't always hear🤷😭😭😭😭




Thanks immensely as you do.

I remain yours,

30th Dec, 2021.

24/12/2021

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Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.4/68

Date: 24th December, 2021

The Director of News
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PRESS RELEASE

2021 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS: IGP ORDERS ROUND-THE-CLOCK VISIBILITY PATROLS

- Pledges improved service delivery in 2022

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) in the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), to initiate and implement well-coordinated crime prevention strategies and ensure round-the-clock visibility patrols towards peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country.

The IGP, who noted that achieving a crime and crisis free Yuletide is of utmost priority to the Force and the nation at large, being the build-up into a new year, assured citizens of adequate security throughout the period of the celebration and beyond. He further noted that the AIGs and CPs have been directed to massively deploy human, intelligence and other operational assets of the Force at their disposal to all public places including residential areas, places of worship, recreational centres, financial institutions, market places, motor-parks, major highways, airports, railway stations, amongst others, to protect the citizens and critical national infrastructure (CNI).

In addition, the IGP has warned Police personnel deployed for duties during the yuletide season, particularly those deployed to secure the highways across the country, to desist from acts inimical to discipline and professionalism. The IGP equally enjoined citizens to cooperate with officers deployed for the assignments especially by being law abiding, noting that the Force remains sensitive to issues of rights violations, illegitimate use of force and has since deployed the Monitoring Unit, the X-Squad, and the Force Provost Unit on joint operation nationwide with a view to monitoring conducts of officers as citizens transit in and around the country during the festive season and holidays.

While congratulating Christians in the country on the occasion of the 2021 celebration of the birth of Christ, the IGP thanked all Nigerians for supporting the Police and the security community in the fight against crimes and criminality. He enjoined citizens to go about the celebration in the spirit of love, sacrifice and to take protective measures to reduce exposure to security risks and the new wave of the COVID-19 variant. He further emphasized that citizens should keep Police emergency phone lines handy or contact the nearest Police station in the event of any untoward situation that may pose threats to public peace, safety and security.

The IGP, on behalf of the Force Management Team and entire officers of the Force, wishes Nigerians a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. He assured citizens of improved service delivery in the coming year, 2022.

CP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

24th December, 2021