…deploys over 2,000 Combat Ready Personnel
The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh psc, mni, has warned against any intended disruption of the Easter Celebration by criminal elements adding that adequate policing measures have been put in place to avert such situation and apprehend culprits.
The FCT Police Command in anticipation of Easter celebration, proactively deployed human and material resources at the Command’s disposal across the nooks and crannies of the Federal Capital Territory.
The deployment which is characterized by visibility policing and the deployment of explosive ordinance devices (EOD) experts at various places of worship and event centres, raids on identified black spots, uncompleted buildings/shanties, stop and search, Vehicular/foot patrol is aimed at ensuring that residents of FCT enjoys a peaceful and serene atmosphere, before, during and after the Easter celebration.
Igweh mni, urged FCT Abuja residents to give the police operatives utmost cooperation, as the deployments is solely aimed at ensuring the safety of the populace.
He also calls on Christian faithfuls in FCT, as they join others around the world in the celebration to embrace the virtues of the festivity, while reassuring the populace of his commitment to ensure the safety of all and sundry.
Residents are therefore urged to be vigilant and take advantage of the Police emergency lines to report suspicious activities through: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.
