In a bid to making the yuletide period crime free, the Kwara State Police Command has deployed 3000 officers from the conventional, PMF, Anti-Cultism, Anti- Kidnapping, Counter Terrorism and the Intelligence Units of the Command to forestall breakdown of law and order before, during and after the celebrations.
Consequently, the Command has called on members of the public to go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation.
This was contained in a press release on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Okasanmi Ajayi.
The Command fecilitated with the good people of Kwara on the occasion of the celebration of Christmas as the Commissioner of Police, Ag CP Kayode Egbetokun, re-assured the populace that adequate security measures have been put in place to guarantee a hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The statement also warned against the use of low explosive without neccessary permit during the yuletide, adding that anyone found disobeying the order would be prosecuted.
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“The Command also wishes to use this medium to advise NYSC Members across the state to always shun the temptation to embark on unnecessary and unauthorized journeys especially during this period.
”Any Corps member who must travel outside the state should always obtain the necessary clearance from the NYSC authorities before undertaking such journey but should also be mindful of the risks associated with traveling outside the state, including the risk of kidnap.
”The Command is collaborating with the NYSC authority in the state to ensure maximum safety of Corps members posted to the state.
”The Commissioner of Police wishes all citizens, residents and visitors in Kwara State a happy Christmas celebration and a prosperous New Year ahead,” the statement added.