SECURITY ALERT WITH JIDE

IGP orders adequate security to Churches during Easter.

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has directed Zonal and States Commands of the police to provide adequate security to all places of worship during the Easter celebrations.
The IGP gave the directive in a press statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Olusola Amore, on Thursday in Abuja.
The statement said the IGP had directed zonal Assistant Inspectors General and Police Commissioners in states to ensure proper coverage of all vulnerable points and highways during and after the period.
It commended Nigerians for cooperating with policemen posted to their various communities, and called for more support and understanding of the current security challenges.
The statement saluted the efforts of all policemen in the country for their tireless and selfless service to the nation.
``The administration of the force is committed to giving a new lease of life to the Nigerian Police and ensuring that its past glories are restored, as a highly dedicated, motivated and efficient police force,’’ it stated.
It urged Nigerians to avail the force with useful information to track down undesirable elements in the society.
It felicitated with Christians as they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and urged them to embrace peace, forgiveness and harmonious co-existence with people of other religions.
The statement enjoined all peace loving Nigerians to emulate the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Oshiomhole donates 50 patrol vans to police
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo has handed over 50 new patrol vans to the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, to assist the police in tackling criminal activities in the state.
Oshiomhole said at the ceremony in Benin, that the donation was part of the government's contributions to reinforce the capacity of the police in its war against criminality, especially in Benin and its environs.
``Though the government had given patrol vans in the past, they were not as many as these; the purpose is to help in fighting crime because we enjoy warm relationship with the police in the state.
``Other security agencies in the state, including the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, have been working hard to ensure a crime free state, even, some have lost their lives in the course of their duties; we appreciate this,’’ he said.
Oshiomhole warned politicians not to toy with security matters, urging them to unite and fight criminals.
In his remark, Abubakar said the patrol vans would be used for the purpose of providing security and sustainability of peace in the state and the country.
He warned police officers to respect people, saying ``any officer who molest or violate any person will be sanctioned.''
He urged other state governments to emulate the gesture, adding that the Federal Government needed the support of the public to combat crime.
Jigawa CP warns policemen against extortion
The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa, Kayode Theophilus, has warned that any policeman caught extorting motorists would face the full wrath of the law.
Theophilus gave the warning during an interactive session with officers and men of the Police and members of the Police Public Relations Committee drawn from Kazaure zone.
He described as embarrassing to police leadership the attitude of some policemen who continue to collect N20 bribe from motorists.
He said the command would no longer condone such attitude, warning that anyone caught would be seriously sanctioned.
He advised the public to support the on-going of the police in crime prevention, especially the special measures adopted to tackle recent security challenges, saying we are doing this for your own good.