IG orders aerial patrol of Abuja, borders, others

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Headlines, Nigerian Police, State News Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has put all police formations in the country on the alert in readiness for a peaceful celebration of the Democracy Day anniversary in the country.

A statement on Tuesday by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Frank Mba, stated that Abubakar had issued a directive to all Zonal Assistant Inspector Generals and the Commissioners of Police to ensure full deployment of their men and resources in line with the objective to have a hitch-free Democracy Day anniversary celebration.

The IGP was also quoted as having directed the AIG in charge of the Air-Wing to ensure aerial patrol of the Federal Capital Territory and other states of the federation.

Mba stated similar directives were given to the AIG in charge of Border Patrol to ensure the prevention of cross border crimes during the anniversary.

He said, “He has further directed the AIG Border Patrol to ensure that the nation’s borders are effectively manned to prevent any cross-border crime.

“The AIG Air-Wing has also been directed to provide aerial patrol for the FCT and other states.”

Mba quoted the IGP as having urged his men to give the deserved commitment to the protection of democratic governance and the respect of the fundamental human rights of the citizens.

The IGP warned that police officers caught interfering with politics would be sanctioned appropriately.

Abubakar pledged the continuing loyalty of the Police to the sustenance of democratic governance and the Nigerian people.
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