Yuletide Security: IGP Orders Strategic Deployment to Tackle Highway Robbery, Traffic, and Other Crimes
As the Yuletide season approaches, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians of heightened security measures to safeguard lives and property. In a statement released on December 12, 2024, the IGP directed the strategic deployment of police personnel to critical areas across the country to combat traffic-related issues, highway robberies, and other criminal activities associated with the festive period.
The deployment targets highways, urban centers, recreational spots, and other identified hotspots. Officers will maintain increased visibility and presence on major roads and highways, particularly those prone to criminal activities. The initiative aims to enhance public safety during a season marked by heightened mobility, gatherings, and celebrations.
In line with these measures, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant breakthroughs in combating crime. On December 10, 2024, operatives of the Lagos State Command arrested four suspected armed robbers—Akeem Alabi, Adewale Sogbesan, Emmanuel Izeagbe, and Francis Okoko—believed to be part of a syndicate operating in the Costain area of Lagos. The suspects confessed to their crimes during interrogation.
Similarly, on December 6, 2024, police operatives in Anambra State apprehended a suspected armed robber, Miracle Mwakaloi, in Awka. The suspect led the police to his residence, where a search uncovered three AK-47 rifles.
The IGP emphasized the Nigeria Police Force's unwavering commitment to ensuring a peaceful and crime-free festive season. Proactive measures, including intensified patrols, community engagement, and enhanced public safety initiatives, have been put in place to maintain law and order.
The IGP urged citizens to cooperate with the police, whose presence will be professional and law-abiding, while encouraging the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.
This move underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication to creating a safe environment for Nigerians to celebrate the Yuletide without fear of crime or insecurity.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
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