By Ebinum Samuel
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, covering Delta and Edo States, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, psc, extends warm Easter greetings to the good people of Delta and Edo States as they join Christians across the country and the world in celebrating this joyous occasion.
The spokesman for the Zone, SP Tijani Momoh said the AIG urges all residents to embrace the virtues of love, sacrifice, peace, and unity which the Easter season symbolizes. He further calls on citizens to use this period for reflection, tolerance, and harmonious coexistence in their various communities.
In line with the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, and the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM to all Commissioners of Police and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to ensure the safety of lives and property, the AIG assures members of the public that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place across Delta and Edo States. These measures include increased visibility patrols, strategic deployment of personnel to highways, link ways, motor parks, recreational centers, surveillance operations in public spaces, intelligence-led policing stop-and-search duties and collaboration with other security agencies to guarantee a peaceful and hitch-free celebration.
The AIG also enjoins the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant, cooperative with the Police and to promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station or relevant security agencies.
While wishing all Christian faithful a joyous and peaceful Easter celebration, the AIG reiterates the unwavering commitment of the Zone to maintaining law and order before, during, and after the festivities.
