The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu,NPM,mni has assured Nigerians of hitch-free celebrations in all States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as Nigeria marks the 59th Independence Anniversary on Tuesday, 1st October 2019.
IGP in a statement released on Monday 30th September 2019, directed all Commissioners of Police and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in the State and Zonal Commands across the country to put in place necessary security measures towards a peaceful and incident-free Independence Anniversary Celebration.
The IGP also directed that Particular attention should be concentrated on Parade Grounds, Government/Private Infrastructure and all places of public resort and recreation centres. They are also to intensify patrols along all the major highways in the country.
“The IGP, on behalf of Officers and Men of the NPF, heartily congratulates His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria and the entire people of Nigeria, on the nation’s 59th Independence Anniversary”.
He salutes the courage and determination of Nigerians to build and sustain a strong, united and secure nation, despite our challenges.