Police beef up security in Edo, Bayelsa, Delta

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Zone 5 headquarters, Benin, AIG Alkali Baba Usman,  has ordered the Commissioners of Police in Edo, Delta and Bayelsa States to beef up security in their respective commands during the Christmas  and New Year celebrations.

A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the zone, DSP Emeka Ihenacho, and made available to journalists in Benin on Monday, urged the Commissioners of Police in their respective states to ensure adequate security of lives and properties through robust and proactive crime prevention strategies to cover all the linking roads, recreation centres, worship centres, critical infrastructures and other vulnerable and flash points in their respective commands.

AIG Usman further directed that the ban on road block by the Inspector General of Police should be enforced by the commissioners in the respective commands.

He warned officers and men to be professional in the discharge of their duties and avoid any acts that will tarnish the image of the Force.

“Also, you should ensure proactive crime prevention strategies that will enhance security of lives and properties of political parties and their candidates during the forthcoming 2019 General Election in your commands,” the AIG said.

He also appealed to politicians and other stakeholders on Election matters to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies to ensure a hitch-free election in the zone.