Fear: 13 Police Helicopters for Independence Day Patrol

Acting Inspector-General of Police,
Suleiman Abba | credits:
saharareporters.com
The Force headquarters has directed all police
commands, formations and zones to step up
security ahead of the Independence Day
celebration on October 1.
It was learnt that the police would deploy 13
helicopters for aerial patrol nationwide, and
that would be complemented with motorised
patrols, sniffer dogs, intelligence operatives
and undercover agents, to ensure a total
security blanket for the nation.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel
Ojukwu, told SUNDAY PUNCH on Friday, that
the Acting Inspector-General of Police,
Suleiman Abba, had issued an order to all
police commands, formations and zones to
beef up security in their respective
jurisdictions ahead of the celebration.
According to him, all dark spots, highways,
critical public infrastructure, shopping malls,
parks and gardens, as well as relaxation
centres, would be given adequate security to
enable Nigerians enjoy a hitch-free
Independence anniversary.
Ojukwu explained that the IG had directed all
zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police,
the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in
charge of Intelligence, Command
Commissioners of Police and the
Commissioners of Police in charge of the
various police special squads, such as the
Counter Terrorism Unit, Police Mobile Force
and Special Protection Unit, to be on high alert
to ensure effective and strategic deployment
of all police personnel.
He said, "The Police High Command has
directed all policemen nationwide to be on
alert and to ensure full security coverage for
Nigerians as we celebrate the independence
on October 1.
"As part of strategies to secure the nation, 13
helicopters will be deployed for aerial patrol;
motorised patrols would also comb every nook
and cranny of our cities and this would be
complemented with our sniffer dogs, the
mounted personnel, intelligence operatives
and the regular men."



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