I-G orders deployment of strike units forChirstmas

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr
Suleiman Abba, has ordered a nationwide
deployment of police strike units for a
water-tight security throughout the
Christmas and New Year celebrations.
This was contained in a statement issued
by the Force Spokesman, Mr Emmanuel
Ojukwu, yesterday, in Abuja.
The affected units are Police Mobile Force,
Special Protection Unit, Counter-
Terrorism Unit, Explosive Ordinance
Department, Dog Section and Mounted
Troops.
Abba also ordered the police air wing to
carry out air surveillance patrols, while
the Marine Police should ensure a
sustained patrol of all the water ways.
He directed all Zonal Assistant
Inspectors-General of Police and
Commissioners of Police in charge of
state commands to put in place extended
“police visibility and patrols.”
Acting Police IG Sulaiman Abba
The IG enjoined them to do this taking
into consideration the peculiar security
situation to enable them protect the
citizens as they celebrate.
Abba advised operators of public places
such as hotels, viewing and recreation
centres to be vigilant and ensure that they
properly screen all visitors/users of their
facilities during the period.
“Members of the public are also urged to
report any suspicious movement in their
areas to the police,” he charged.
Police begin sale of admission forms
Meanwhile, the force has announced the
commencement of sales of forms for
admission into its degree awarding
institution in Kano, the Police Academy,
Wudil.
A statement signed by the force
spokesman, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu,
yesterday, said the sales of the forms
began on Nov. 12 and was expected to
end on March 31, 2015.