Edith CHUKU
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has wished Muslims in the state a blissful Eid-el-Fitr celebration as well as congratulated the Muslim ummah for the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast.
Disu in a statement made available to TNN on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, also gave the assurance of sustained effort at improving public safety and security.
According to the release, “The CP called on the good people of the state to use this period of celebration for sober reflection and to offer prayers for the peace and progress of the state and the nation at large.
“While felicitating with all Muslims, the Commissioner of Police hereby calls on religious leaders, worshippers, and residents of the state to cooperate with the police and other security agencies.
“He assures residents that adequate security arrangements have been put in place to guarantee a hitch-free celebration and improve public safety.”
Disu further directed all Area Commanders, Heads of Departments, and Divisional Police Officers to “implement overt and covert security deployments throughout the state.
“These measures are aimed at safeguarding lives and properties, providing security coverage to all worship and recreational centers, and conducting raids on identified troubled spots. Additionally, all Police Divisions of the Command have been charged to activate their neighborhood policing beats.
“Consequently, high visibility policing shall be maintained during and after the celebration. Police patrol vehicles have been strategically deployed on our highways, and government/private critical infrastructure shall be protected. Furthermore, all entry and exit routes into the state have been fortified.”
While stressing on the need for residents to be peaceful and celebrate in moderation, the CP advised members of the public to call these numbers in case of any distress:
- Control Room: 08032003514
- Public Response Unit: 08161355218
