The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the nationwide deployment of tactical assets to ensure the safety of lives and property during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
He also extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria, congratulating them on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid.
According to the statement, the Inspector-General directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across the 36 states and the Abuja to implement comprehensive security measures throughout the festive period.
The directive includes the strategic deployment of tactical teams, intelligence operatives, and the mobilisation of the Special Intervention Squad alongside conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and other critical infrastructure.
Additional operational measures involve increased police presence on highways, at motor parks, recreational centres, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful and hitch-free celebrations.
The Inspector-General also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance, and intelligence-led stop-and-search operations aimed at preventing criminal activities and ensuring a rapid response to any emerging threats.
He further urged members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through designated emergency lines.
