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Eid-el-Fitr: IGP Mohammed Adamu assures Nigerians of adequate security
IGP Abubakar Adamu
Nigerians have been assured of proactive measures during the Eid-el-Fitr sallah festibal nationwide.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu,stated this on Friday. He also enjoined citizens to observe the Eid celebrations bearing in mind the unusual times occasioned by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
IGP Adamu further stated that the Force would continue to enforce the restriction orders put in place to curb the spread of the disease.
Force Spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, in a statement issued also reminded the citizens that the COVID-19 prevention regulation orders, including the interstate movement restriction orders, national curfew and the prohibition of mass socio-religious gatherings by the Federal Government in some states such as Lagos, Ogun, Kano, and the Federal Capital Territory, are still in force.
“The IG notes that the successful conclusion of the Ramadan, a period of self-denial geared towards attaining wholesomeness, reinforces his belief that with the citizens’ collective perseverance and voluntary compliance with the prevention regulations emplaced by governments at all levels, the nation will surely overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The IG has assured the nation of adequate security during and after the Eid el-Fitr celebrations, noting that proactive and robust anti-crime measures, including the deployments of tactical and intelligence assets of the Force, are already in place to prevent any untoward incidents in the country.”
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