By Augustine Ehikioya
To attain hitch-free celebration during the yuletide season within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, CP Haruna G. Garba on Wednesday 20th December, 2023 addressed Area Commanders, DPOs, and Tactical Commanders at the Command’s conference hall.
The CP., at the meeting, charged the various Heads of Formations to ensure adequate deployment of men to places of social convergence like churches, mosques and recreational centers.
A statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, has disclosed this. It was obtained by Security Watch Africa (SWA).
It reads “While banking on the sophistication of the Operational Order, the CP assured FCT residents of a crime free celebration, before, during, and after the yuletide season.
“In his address to the Senior Officers, CP Haruna G. Garba stressed the imperative nature of intelligence-led and visibility policing, charging the officers to, in line with the global best practices, take adequate measures in clamping down on criminal elements within their respective areas of responsibility.”
To complement the above, CP Haruna G. Garba also urged residents to shun crime, remain vigilant, and report emergencies or suspicious activities using the Police emergency lines.
The statement listed the phone numbers as 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.
“The Public Complain Bureau line is also available at 09022222352,” it stated.
