The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered 24/7 water-tight security arrangement and proactive high visibility patrols in all the States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ahead of the Christmas and New Year Celebrations.

The IGP gave the directives to all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of Zonal and State Commands nationwide to ensure a peaceful celebration.

A statement issued by the Force's Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba said, IGP equally directed the Strategic Officers to ensure massive deployment of intelligence and other operational assets of the Force particularly on major highways, airports, railway stations, recreational centres, motor - parks, places of worship, financial institutions, amongst others.

He said the officers are also expected to ensure that personnel deployed are adequately supervised for utmost professionalism in the discharge of their duties warning that acts bordering on indiscipline, extortion and intimidation of travellers and other road users will not be condoned.  

While congratulating Christians in the country as they join other faithfuls across the globe to celebrate the symbolic anniversary of the Birth of Christ, IGP expressed profound appreciation to all Nigerians for their support to the Police and other security agencies in the fight against crimes in the country.

He assured improved police service delivery and security generally in the coming year.