Ahead Easter, 2000 Police Officers Deploys to FCT
By Kabir Akintayo
POLITICS DIGEST- The FCT, Police Command in anticipation of Easter celebration, has deployed over 2000 police officers and material resources across the nooks and crannies of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP, Josephine Adeh on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Benneth C. Igweh on Friday.
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According to the statement, the deployment which is characterized by visibility policing and the deployment of explosive ordinance devices (EOD) experts at various places of worship and event centres, raids on identified black spots, uncompleted buildings/shanties, stop and search, Vehicular/foot patrol is aimed at ensuring that residents of FCT enjoys a peaceful and serene atmosphere, before, during and after the Easter celebration.
The CP, also urged residents to give the police operatives utmost cooperation, as the deployments is solely aimed at ensuring the safety of the populace.
He called on Christian faithfuls in FCT, as they join others around the world in the celebration to embrace the virtues of the festivity, while reassuring the populace of his commitment to ensure the safety of all and sundry.
The police boss also urged residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines to report suspicious activities through: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192
