Against the backdrop of recent
security challenges in the country and the general preparation for the
forthcoming Easter Celebrations, the Nigeria Police High Command has urged
worshippers both at Jumat and Church services to take adequate measures to reduce
the number of vehicles around these hallowed worship centres so as to make the
tasks of keeping surveillance on the area easier. The Police apex authority
also advises that abandoned and disused vehicles should not be parked within or
close to places of worship and residential areas. It further highlights the
need for vehicles parked overnight in those premises to be properly vetted and
identified.
While emphasizing that empty
containers and other forms of receptacles (including dustbins) not in use should
be properly disposed or stored far away from the reach of unauthorized persons,
the Police High Command highlights the need for flower pots and flower edges
around residential buildings, offices and worship centres to be kept clear and
regularly checked for foreign or suspicious objects.
The Police High Command also
enjoins worshippers to make conscious effort to know fellow members of their
congregation, as this will make it easier to know who is a stranger in their
midst. It reiterates the need for worshippers to be security alert and report
all suspicious characters and observations to the Police. The worship centres
are enjoined to discourage hawking and clustering/loitering around the worship
centres after service. Worshippers are equally advised to refrain from entering
the worship centres with hand bags, brief-cases and other related items.
The Force equally advises
operators of motor parks, shopping malls and recreational centres to work very
closely with the Police and other security agencies as they strive to
strengthen general security in their respective facilities.
While assuring the public of his
administration’s readiness and commitment towards ensuring a safe and secure
environment, the Inspector-General Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, psc,
also wishes Nigerians a very peaceful and happy Easter Celebrations.
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