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Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered thorough stop-and-search operations for improved security ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, announced the development in a statement on Thursday.

He said the IGP also urged Nigerians to remain security conscious and report suspicious individuals, movements or activities to security agencies for prompt intervention.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has guaranteed continued efforts aimed at decimating crimes and criminality and improving public safety and security across the country,” the statement reads.

“The IGP equally charged Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Tactical Commanders in all the States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), to beef-up security ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, to prevent any untoward situation in their Areas of Responsibility (AoR) throughout the Eid-el-Kabir season and beyond.

“The IGP has directed that supervisory AIGs and their respective CPs should ensure adequate deployment of officers and assets to prevent the occurrence of crimes and criminality, as well as build confidence amongst the citizens.

“The Police Boss charged officers and men of the Police to engage in critical assessment of threat prone areas, thorough stop and search, raids on black spots and other anti-crime strategies capable of sustaining peace and public safety in Nigeria.

“The IGP equally warned that personnel deployed must be professional and mindful of the fundamental rights of the citizens, and discharge their responsibilities with all sense of decorum and alertness.

“The IGP, while congratulating the Muslim Faithful in the country on the occasion of the year 2022 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, enjoined them to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the Eid-el-Kabir while remaining security conscious.”