Tag: YULETIDE SEASON

YULETIDE SEASON: DSS felicitates with Citizens,sues for Peace, Unity ….. urges residents to be security conscious

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The Department of State Services has facilitated with Nigerians and the general public on the occasions of Christmas and the coming New Year. The Service urged all and sundry to remain law abiding and peaceful during and after the celebrations.   It also called on members of the public to be security conscious and mindful of their environment.   The Service in a statement signed by Peter Afunanya,Director, PR & Strategic Communications charged operators and patrons of recreational/motor parks, fun places, worship centres, supermarkets and other public spaces to be…

YULETIDE SEASON: DSS sues for Peace, assures hitch-free celebrations

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As the yuletide season approach, the Department of State Services (DSS)has called on citizens and residents alike to be of good conduct for public peace and order. The Service pledged to collaborate with all stakeholders to maintain law and order across the country. The service in a release signed by its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, charged Community, Religious and Political bodies/leaders to preach peaceful coexistence, tolerance and unity as well as enlighten their members on safety measures during and after the season. “This becomes necessary as criminal elements may…

Yuletide Season: IGP orders 24/7 water tight security nationwide

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has ordered 24/7 water-tight security arrangement and proactive high visibility patrols in all the States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ahead of the Christmas and New Year Celebrations.   IGP Adamu gave the directives to all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of Zonal and State Commands nationwide to ensure a peaceful celebration.   The IGP equally directed the Strategic Officers to ensure massive deployment of intelligence and other operational assets of the Force particularly on major…

YULETIDE SEASON: NSCDC CG assures Nigerians of hitch free celebration

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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, has ordered for effective deployment of personnel to all nooks and crannies of the country in order to maintain peace, order and effective security of lives and property before, during and after the yuletide season.   Gana stated this against the backdrop of various reports of kidnapping, bandit attacks, assassinations and other forms of criminal activities in recent times. Reiterated that the determination to make the yuletide season hitch free was upper-most on his mind as…

YULETIDE SEASON: Oyo Police ban use of bangers ,street carnivals

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The Oyo state Commissioner of Police, CP. Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, warned Oyo state residents against the use of fireworks otherwise known as bangers, knockouts, etc and other explosive. He equally warned against organizing unauthorized street carnivals within the State during this Yuletide season and beyond. The warning became necessary as part of proactive measures to stem the tide of crimes and criminality that usually characterized the approaching Yuletide and New Year celebrations. “Parents and guardians are enjoined to warn their children\wards to desist from using fireworks, and shun involvement in…

YULETIDE SEASON: Osun Police assures residents of adequate security

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The Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Undie J. Adie has assured residents of Osun State, that the Police Command has put all necessary security measures in place to ensure peaceful yuletide celebration and co-existence. In view of the assurance, the CP Undie J.Adie has directed all heads of Police formations in the state to intensify security coverage to the nooks and crannies of the state. While assuring the citizens of Police commitment to guarantee crime free Christmas and New Year festivities, the CP enjoined members of the public to…