Yuletide: CP orders tight security

The Plateau State Commissioner of Police (CP), Bartholomew Onyeka, has ordered the deployment of security personnel before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state. The commissioner disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing, saying, “I want to reassure residents of Plateau State of the commitment of the Plateau State […]

The Plateau State Commissioner of Police (CP), Bartholomew Onyeka, has ordered the deployment of security personnel before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state.

The commissioner disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing, saying, “I want to reassure residents of Plateau State of the commitment of the Plateau State Police Command to provide watertight security before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state.

“Consequently, I have deployed all operational and intelligence assets at our disposal, as well as devised the best crime detection/prevention strategies, to effectively police the entire state to ensure hitch-free celebrations.

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“I have also directed supervisory officers to ensure that their personnel maintain a polite but firm and professional attitude in the discharge of their duties as they would be vicariously liable for any form of unprofessional acts by officers under their commands.”