Nigeria police. PHOTO: GOOGLEThe Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has deployed 6000 personnel to provide security in the state during and after the yuletide.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Bala Elkana, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Uyo on Friday.
Elkana said that the action was to forestall any breech of peace and order during the celebrations.
According to him, the personnel would be deployed to Churches, relaxation centers, financial institutions as well as markets and public buildings.
“The Command has concluded arrangements to deploy 6000 police personnel across the 31 Local Government Area of the State for adequate security during this yuletide.
“Policemen will be deployed to all flash points, Churches, relaxation centres and financial institutions,” Elkana said.
He urged the people to be security conscious yuletide and charged them to also adhere to simple security tips during this period.
Yuletide: Police deploys 6000 personnel in Akwa Ibom
