...as CP Barde urges Imo residents to remain Law abiding and vigilant
The Imo State police command has placed it’s operatives on red alert ahead of the Inauguration ceremony on Monday.
This was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson in the State, Henry Okoye on Friday in Owerri.
The statement reads, “Sequel to the planned disruption and sabotage of the upcoming Inauguration/Swearing-in ceremony of newly elected legislators in the state by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN), the Commissioner of Police, *CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde PSC (+)* has ordered adequate deployment of the Command’s Operatives to dominate the entire security space of the state and has equally placed officers and men on red-alert.
“The CP has mandated Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Tactical team commanders under his command and control to use all available assets in embarking on an intelligence-led patrol, round-the-clock visibility policing and operation Show of Force (SOF) while synergizing with other security agencies and ensuring that operatives adopt the best professional ethics in delivering a modernized human-rights compliant Police service.
The PPRO asked members of the public to disregard the misleading ‘Sit At Home’ order/threats issued by the outlawed group and go about their lawful business without any form of fear or intimidation as the Command has emplaced adequate security measures that will guarantee the peaceful Inauguration and Transition of the newly elected legislators in the State.
“CP Barde craves the indulgence of the well-meaning residents of the State to remain law abiding and vigilant before, during and after the Inauguration Ceremony. He encourages them to swiftly report any suspicious person(s) and/or clandestine activities observed within their vicinity to the nearest Police State or call the Command’s emergency lines on 08034773600 or 08098880197.
