By Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police Sunday Babaji has deployed two thousand three hundred and thirty-six (2336) Police personnel to ensure residents enjoy a peaceful Easter celebration.
CP assured residents that the Command has taken an intentional effort in deploying a robust security architecture for the Easter period and beyond.
He charged the operatives to ensure that there is watertight security at all places of worship
In a press release signed by the public relations officer of the command, DSP Josephine Adeh, the CP said effective foot and vehicular patrol will be present at parks, recreational and entertainment centres.
This he said, is to ensure the free flow of traffic and respond promptly to distress calls from within the city centre and the suburbs.
He started further that the officers will carry out their duties with respect for fundamental human rights and in accordance to standard best practices.
“Let me in the spirit of the Easter Celebrations wishes all Christians faithful a happy festivity.
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He called on stakeholders in the Christian faith to seize the opportunity in admonishing those within their spheres of influence to embrace peace, tolerance for one another and persons of other faith, adherence to law and order, and most importantly patriotism.
“In addition to the above, The Commissioner of Police has directed the strategic deployment of Tactical and Intelligence Assets across the entire nooks and crannies of the Territory and in strong synergy with Sister agencies and the local security outfits, immediately respond to any unfriendly emergency.
“Premises upon the above, The Command, therefore, urges the good people of the FCT to cooperate with the Police, remain vigilant, and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883, While the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) desk, could be reached on: 0902 222 2352,” the statement read.
