Kwara police assign 1,500 for security during Independence Day celebration

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Kwara State Police command has assigned a total number of 1,500 policemen and women to various locations in the state to provide security during the independence day celebration.

In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state Police command, Okasanmi Ajayi, he said that the command was committed to ensuring that the Nigeria 61st Independence anniversary celebration in Kwara State is peaceful and hitch-free.

“In view of this, the command has emplaced series of security arrangements across the length and breadth of the state.

“The commissioner of Police Kwara State Command, CP Tuesday Assayomo psc+ has also directed Area Commanders of the eight Area Commands, DPOs and all Tactical teams in the state to embark on an aggressive patrol of their AORs.

“Entry and Exit points to the state have also been fortified. A total of 1,500 policemen and women have been assigned to provide security during the celebration.

“Meanwhile, members of the public are advised to cooperate with policemen on Stop and Search duties and to report any act of misconduct or extortion by the men to the Commissioner of Police through the appropriate channels, while information of strange happenings around our immediate environments be reported to the nearest police station or through the following phone numbers 08125275046, 07032069501 for a prompt response.

“The CP wishes the citizens and residents of Kwara State a happy 61st Independence anniversary celebration, please,” the statement said.

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