Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered all
Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners
of Police at the state commands to provide 24-hour water-tight
security across the country before, during and after the Sallah
celebration.”  In a statement by the Deputy Force Public
Relations Officer, Frank Mba, in Abuja on Wednesday, Abubakar
directed all Commanders of Police Highway Patrol Teams  to
ensure that motorised patrols on highways targeted at crime and
accident prevention, are intensified to ensure a safe, secure
and peaceful celebration.  “Policemen deployed on our highways
have also been directed to render necessary assistance to
travelers and road users, especially accident victims and those
who might have suffered vehicular break down,” he added.  The IG
further directed the CPs to personally ensure that key and
vulnerable points, all places of worship, recreation centers,
resorts and other public places are adequately and effectively
protected, to enable worshipers