National Security: IGP launches ‘Operation Puff Adder’
…Re-assures citizens of safety
Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja
As part of measures aimed at curbing the excesses of criminal elements hell-bent on threatening internal security across the country; the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has launched a robust security action plan tagged: “Operation Puff Adder”.
In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba and made available to The Daily Times on Friday, the IGP stated that the operation will be carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Department of State Services (DSS).
According to the statement, the exercise is tailored towards ridding the country, especially the Kaduna – Abuja Expressway, Kogi, Katsina, Niger and Zamfara states of all forms of crimes and criminality.
During the launching which took place at Katari Bishin District, Abuja – Kaduna Expressway, the IGP declared that no police agency anywhere in the world, no matter how well-trained, equipped or motivated can solely achieve its community security and safety mandate without the support from the community.
Adamu called for the full support and cooperation of the civil populace, particularly, traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth associations, market bodies, cultural associations and professionals among others in the fight against criminals especially kidnappers, armed robbers, cattle rustlers amongst others.
The police boss also made a special appeal to drivers, commuters and indeed, all citizens that may come in contact with police officers deployed for the operation to cooperate with them and show understanding in the interest of public safety.
He further sounded a note of warning to persons who engage in criminal activities, especially along the Abuja – Kaduna Expressway to give-up their nefarious activities and embrace other legitimate means of livelihood or be prepared to face the full consequences of their actions.
