The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Yekini Ayoku, has ordered a 24-hour high visibility patrols around all the nooks and crannies of the state as part of security arrangements for Christmas and New year celebrations.
Ayoku made this known via a statement issued on Friday by the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mohammed Jalige.
The police commissioner said the order was to ensure the people of the state celebrated the yuletide in peace and confidence.
He noted that the command will continue its commitment in keeping its statutory mandate of securing the public space.
Ayoku directed all the Area Commanders and their Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) as well as Tactical Commanders to mobilise all operational and intelligence assets at their disposal for protection of all major highways, places of worship and recreational facilities.
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“This is to ensure that criminals are kept at bay and denied the latitude to carry out their nefarious activities,” he added.
The police commissioner further notified the people of Kaduna State that the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts, and fire crackers in the state had been banned, urging parents and guardians to warn their wards and keep close watch on them to avoid running foul of the law.
Ayoku advised road users to be careful and vigilant while on the highways, obey all traffic rules, and cooperate with law enforcement and safety agents on the road.
“Residents of the state are assured of the readiness of the command to promptly respond to distress situations,” he added.
He said the command would decisively deal with any person or group of persons who might in any way attempt to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of the state during the festive period and beyond.
“Members of the public are enjoined to report any suspicious movement and objects to the nearest police and security formation or call police emergency numbers on: 070-3-967-5856 or 0807-539-1105.
“The command wish all residents of the state merry Christmas and a happy New year,” Ayoku said.
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