The Kogi State commissioner of police, Naziru Kankarofi, on Wednesday, assured residents of adequate security measures to guarantee safety of lives and property during the festive periods.

Mr Kankarofi gave the assurance in Lokoja, in a statement signed by the police public relations officer (PPRO), William Aya.

He said this is as part of efforts to maintain law and order and ensure a peaceful season for residents.

While felicitating Christians on Christmas, the CP assured them of a peaceful and safe celebration.

According to him, the command has deployed police personnel, enhanced patrols, intelligence-led operations, visibility policing, and strategic positioning of officers at worship centres, recreational areas, major highways, markets, and public places.

“Personnel from conventional police units, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Motor Traffic Department, Safer Highway Patrol, and other tactical formations have been mobilised to maintain law and order,” he said.

He charged officers to conduct themselves professionally and to remain courteous, firm but civil.

The CP urged residents to be law-abiding and vigilant, reporting any suspicious activity to law enforcement officers.

He called for collaboration in protecting places of worship, urging them to also report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through emergency channels.

“The command remains committed to protecting lives and property and will sustain proactive policing strategies for a peaceful Christmas.

“The emergency channels of communication and control room numbers are as follows: 07038329084, 08152195982,” he said.

(NAN)