Nigerians have been urged to avoid accepting gist hampers and be vigilant this festive season.
According to a statement from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP
Suleiman Abba, citizens should be vigilant while receiving gifts from
unknown persons who may pose as friends during the season. This,
according to him, is avoid receiving explosive-laden hampers as gifts.
The Inspector-General of Police also cautioned against the use of
fireworks and other explosives during the yuletide season as they could
cause distraction that may further heighten fear of insecurity.
Abba also enjoined citizens to shun all forms of violence and
unlawful acts, eschew bitterness, hatred and rancor and go about their
legitimate duties without fear of intimidation from any quarter during
and after the season.
Meanwhile, to ensure a peaceful and incident-free Yuletide, the IGP
has directed all Zonal AIGs and Command Commissioners of Police, to take
all necessary measures in ensuring the provision of adequate security
for worshipers, travelers, picnickers and all citizens across the
country before, during, and after the season. Command Commissioners of
Police are to personally ensure that all key and vulnerable points
within their jurisdictions, including places of worship, recreation
centres, motor parks, highways, financial institutions and all places of
public resort are adequately and effectively protected.