The Police in Ogun State has said that it will ensure adequate security for residents during the forthcoming Chrstimas and New Year celebrations.
The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, stated this in a statement copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER.
He said, “In view of the forthcoming Xmas and New year celebrations, the Ogun State Police Command wishes to assure residents of the state that the Command has put in place a robust security arrangement in order to ensure hitch free Xmas and New year celebration.
“In view of this, large scale and elaborate tactical as well as covert Policemen have been strategically deployed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Iliyasu, across the length and breadth of the state with a clear mandate of ensuring crime free Xmas and New Year celebration. Men of Special units such as FSARS, PMF, Tactical Response and Intelligence units; Anti Kidnapping and Cultism sections have also been deployed to nip in the bud any violent crime that may want to rear its ugly head. 24hrs surveillance patrols have also been ordered around the various worship as well as event/recreation centers across the State.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Ahmed Iliyasu while felicitating with Christians faithful and the good people of Ogun State enjoined them to reflect on the reasons for the Xmas and New Year celebration and be good ambassadors of Christ by ensuring peace at all times.
“He also appealed to members of the Public to alert the Police whenever/wherever they noticed any strange/suspicious faces, gathering or movement in their domain in order to assist the security agencies to perform their duties to the optimal level, as security is everybody’s business,” Oyeyemi said in the statement.
