The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has warned Nigerians against acceptance of wrapped gifts from unknown persons that may pose as friends.
He also cautioned against use of fireworks, bangers as they may cause distraction which will further heighten insecurity.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Ag Commissioner Emmanuel Ojukwu, Abba warned “all citizens to be vigilant while receiving gifts from unknown persons that may pose as friends during the season, to avoid explosive-laden hampers as gifts and also caution against the use of fireworks such as knockout, “bangers” and other explosives in the celebration as they could cause distraction that may further heighten fear of insecurity.”
Abba also added that commissioners of police in the state commands must guarantee the safety of Nigerians.
Meanwhile Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Abdul Jelili Adesiyan in a statement also assured Nigerians that Federal Government will curb insurgency before 2015 general elections.
He said “Since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that elections will be held across the country, including Yobe, Borno and Adamawa, I want to reaffirm that the federal government is making concerted efforts to ensure that the spate of killings and bombings in the northern part of the country become a thing of the past before the conduct of the general election slated to hold next year February.”