In view of the forthcoming Christmas and New Year festivities, the Ogun State Police Command has assured residents of the state that a robust security arrangement has been put in place to ensure hitch free celebrations.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement he made available to The DEFENDER in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Tuesday.
“In view of this, large scale and elaborate tactical as well as covert Policemen have been strategically deployed by the Commissioner of Police Cp Kenneth Ebrimson 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 SARS, 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.
“Also, members of the public are hereby reminded that the law banning the use of fireworks is still in force and anybody caught selling or throwing any type of fireworks will be made to feel the weight of the law.
“The Commissioner of Police Cp Kenneth Ebrimson 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,” he said.
