- * Assures Residents of Tight Security During Easter Celebration
By Chinelo Ogbodo (Enugu State Correspondent)
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, felicitates with Christian faithful in Enugu State and across the country on the occasion of the 2026 Easter celebration, commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
He urges Christians to reflect on the virtues of love, sacrifice, humility, and forgiveness exemplified by Christ, and to promote peace, unity, and lawful conduct.
The Police boss has also ordered a comprehensive deployment of police personnel and operational assets across the State to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration. This includes strategic positioning of officers at churches, recreational centres, major highways, motor parks, and other public spaces to deter crime and ensure rapid response to emergencies.
The Commissioner has further directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical Squads to intensify visibility policing, confidence-building patrols, intelligence-driven operations, and surveillance in collaboration with other security agencies.
The Head of the State Criminal Intelligence Department has also been tasked with strengthening credible and actionable intelligence gathering. The CP warns that no security lapses will be tolerated.
While assuring residents of adequate security during and beyond the period of the celebration, CP Giwa reiterates the Command’s resolve to deal decisively with criminal elements. He advises road users to obey traffic regulations to prevent avoidable accidents.
The CP, according to the Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Dan Ndukwe, wishes Ndi Enugu a peaceful and joyous Easter celebration and urges residents to remain vigilant, comply with security advisories, and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or via the following numbers: 08032003702, 08086671202, 112, 09134666668, or 09134448093. NNL.
