…..Calls for peaceful celebrations.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Okon Effiong, psc (+),fdc, has congratulated the people of Rivers State as they join others in the country to mark this Year’s Eid-el-Fitr Celebration.
The CP reassures them of the provision of adequate security and safety of citizens during and beyond the period of the celebration.
Accordingly, the CP has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Heads of Tactical/Operational Units of the Command to deploy all operational and intelligence assets at their disposal, to effectively police their areas of responsibilities and ensure smooth celebrations during and after the Eid-ek-Fitr celebration.
The Commissioner called on Muslim Faithful to use the period to pray for the peace and progress of Rivers State and Nigeria.
Meanwhile, residents of the State have been called upon to remain supportive, law-abiding, and vigilant and promptly report acts of crime and criminality to the nearest Police Station or by calling the Command’s emergency hotlines on 08032003514 and 08098880134.
SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND,
PORT HARCOURT.
20/04/2023.
