Security operatives, including the Military, Police, Department of State Services and Civil Defense have been deployed at strategic places across the 27 Local Government Area of Imo State, in collaboration with local vigilantes to ensure a hitch-free celebration during and after the festive period.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the State command, ASP Henry Okoye, the move is to reassure residents, particularly those returning for the holiday season, of their safety and security throughout their stay in the State.

ASP Okoye stated that the command, in conjunction with sister agencies, was carrying out the Christmas and New Year operations for adequate public safety.

He stated that Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Hamzat Abdulkardir, who represented the CP, reaffirmed the police and security agencies’ commitment to ensuring a peaceful festive period and beyond.

“As part of the security measures, joint teams comprising of the Police, Military, NSCDC, and DSS have been deployed across the state’s senatorial districts, in collaboration with local vigilantes.

“These teams are conducting confidence-building patrols, show-of-force, intelligence-led operations, and strengthening night patrols to deter criminal activities and ensure a peaceful festive season,” he stated.

He added that the Federal Road Safety Corps and Police Traffic Wardens have been also strategically deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Okoye pointed out that the CP and other service commanders used the moment to urge the personnel to uphold professionalism and human rights during their operations.

Festive season: Joint security forces deployed in Imo