Hyacinth Chinweuba
As part of efforts put in place to ensure a hitch-free Id-El-Kabir celebration, AIG Ahmed Iliyasu, in charge of the Zone 2 Command, saddled with the responsibility of policing *Lagos* and *Ogun* States has charged *Commissioners of Police* in-charge of the two states to be proactive in discharge of their duties of Protection of lives and properties of residents of their states respectively.
He has also deployed Officers and Men of: *Anti Kidnapping Units (AKU)*, *Rapid Response Squad (RRS)*, *States/Zonal Intelligence Bureau (SIB/ZIB)*, *Quick Intervention Unit (QIU)*, *Explosive Ordinance Disposer (EOD)*, *Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS)*, *Counter Terrorists Unit (CTU)*, *Police Mobile Force (PMF)*, *Special Protection Unit (SPU)* including *Safer Highway Operatives* and all *Patrol and Guard Officers* to beef up security around Worship Centres, Market Places, Business Plazas, Highways, Relaxation Centres, Amusement Parks, Motor Parks, Shopping Malls, Recreation Centres, Remote and Rural Areas to ensure adequate protection of lives and property.
Meanwhile the *AIG* on behalf of Officers and Men of the Command wishes all Muslims a happy and hitch-free *Id-El-Kabir* celebration, while reiterating his commitment to duties and ensuring a Nigeria Police of dream. Members of the public are hereby advised to observe all precautionary measures by the *NCDC* by observing *social/physical distancing*, *wearing of face masks* and *regular hand-wash* to curb the spread of the *COVID-19 pandemic* while celebrating the yuletide without any fear of molestation / attack as adequate security measures are in place to hamper any ugly occurrence.