Ahead of the 61st Nigeria’s Independent Anniversary Celebrations, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, CP Babaji Sunday has restrict vehicular movements around the Eagle square while, assuring an adequate security across the territory.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) by the Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Adeh Josephine stated that, “In view of events lined-up for the 61st Independence Anniversary Celebration on Friday, 1st October, 2021, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has emplaced proactive security measures to ensure hitch-free celebrations. The CP noted that these measures include the restriction of vehicular movements on roads leading to the Eagle Square where the Independence Anniversary parade and other adjoining programs would hold.”

According to Adeh, “The CP noted that in collaboration with other sercurity agencies , there will be intensive confidence boosting patrols, coordinated stop/search operations and other intelligence-based crime fighting efforts around other places of public resorts such as recreational parks, residential areas, major highways, amongst others, to prevent any untoward situation throughout the period of the celebrations and beyond.”

Meanwhile, “The CP, while wishing the residents a Happy Independence Day celebration, implored them to promptly report any suspicious movements, emergencies or distresses, through the following phone numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883. He further enjoined residents to report any unprofessional conduct by Police Officers through the Command’s Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) line: 09022222352.”

DSP ADEH JOSEPHINE,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: The Commissioner of Police
FCT Police Command,
Abuja