- As Police Foil Robbery Operations in Lagos, Anambra, Retrieve Cache of Arms
As the Yuletide season approaches, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to safeguarding lives and property across the nation. In a statement reported by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the IGP announced the implementation of robust security measures to ensure a safe and peaceful festive period.
To this end, the IGP has ordered the immediate deployment of personnel to strategic locations, key areas, and identified crime hotspots in all states. This proactive move is designed to tackle traffic congestion, prevent highway robberies, and address other criminal activities typically associated with the heightened mobility and gatherings of the season.
The deployment underscores the police’s dedication to maintaining law and order during the celebrations, ensuring citizens can enjoy the festivities without fear or disruption.
The IGP’s directive includes the mobilization of police officers to highways, major roads, urban centres, and recreational centres nationwide. Officers will be strategically positioned to deter crimes via increased police presence and visibility on major highways and roads prone to criminal activities, particularly highway robberies, which tend to spike during festive seasons.
In line with the IGP’s commitment to ensuring public safety, the Nigeria Police Force has already made significant headway in combating these crimes. On the 10th of December 2024, police operatives attached to the Lagos State Command arrested 4 suspected robbers identified as Akeem Alabi ‘m’, Adewale Sogbesan ‘m’, Emmanuel Izeagbe ‘m’, and Francis Okoko ‘m’. The suspects, upon their arrest, confessed to being members of a robbery syndicate operating around the Costain axis in the State. Similarly, on the 6th of December 2024, police operatives of the Anambra State Command trailed and arrested a suspected armed robber identified as Miracle Mwakaloi ‘m’ at Awka. Upon his arrest and subsequent interrogation, the suspect led the operatives to his apartment, where during a search, 3 Ak-47 rifles were recovered.
In conclusion , The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring public safety throughout the Yuletide season and beyond. With proactive strategies in place, including intensified patrols, community engagement, and a dedicated focus on protecting lives and property, the Force aims to create a secure environment for all citizens during the festive period.
The Inspector-General of Police has urged citizens to embrace the heightened police presence, assuring that officers will conduct themselves professionally and within the law. He also emphasized the importance of public vigilance, encouraging individuals to promptly report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.
These measures reflect the Police Force’s resolve to make the festive season joyous and crime-free, fostering a sense of security and trust across communities.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
12th December, 2024
