IGP SALUTES CHRISTIANS AT EASTER:Urges Nigerians to emulate the selfless lifestyle of Christ

   ·         Enjoins citizens to be safety conscious

·        Orders AIGs and CPs to beef-up security.

The Inspector-General of Police,  IGP Solomon E. Arase,   on behalf of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, sends his hearty greetings to the entire Christian community in Nigeria, as they join their brethren across the globe, to mark the 2016 Easter celebration.

While urging Nigerians to emulate and adopt the selfless lifestyle of Christ, the IGP enjoins them to be open minded to issues of forgiveness, peace and harmonious co-existence, in consonance with the principles and teachings of Christ, especially, in this trying moment in the history of our dear country.

He equally urges worshippers at Church services 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. He reiterates the need for worshippers to be security alert and report all suspicious characters and observations to the Police.

The IGP 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. 

Meanwhile, to ensure a peaceful and incident-free Easter celebration, the IGP has directed all Zonal AIGs and State Command Commissioners of Police to take all necessary measures in ensuring the provision of adequate security for worshippers, travellers, picnickers and all citizens across the country before, during and after the festive season. Command Commissioners of Police are to personally ensure that all key and vulnerable points within their jurisdictions, including places of worship, recreation centres, motor parks, highways, financial institutions and all places of public resort are adequately and effectively protected.

IGP Arase wishes, in the spirit of the season, to salute officers and men of the Force for their courage, dedication, tireless and selfless services to Nigerians and the country, especially, in the face of current challenges. He restated the resolve and commitment of the present Police Administration to reposition the Force for greater efficiency, including bargaining for better welfare package and more conducive working conditions.

While commending Nigerians for their patience, understanding and cooperation with the Police in the fight against crime and criminality, the Inspector-General of Police enjoins them to continue to support the Force with useful information that will effectively assist the Police in tracking down undesirable elements in the society. He sues for peace from all Nigerians, irrespective of their religious, political and socio-cultural leaning.