AUGUST 13, 2014 BY ADELANI
ADEPEGBA, ABUJA

As part of measures to curb the
proliferation of small arms, light
weapons and other explosive materials
in the country, the Acting Inspector-
General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has
ordered immediate establishment of
Tactical Operation Points in select states
of the North-East and North-West.
The points which would be manned by
police officers who have received
adequate training in tactical operation
and counter-terrorism, will be
established in strategic locations,
including highways in Kano, Jigawa,
Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe
and Taraba states.
A statement by the Force Public
Relations Officer, Frank Mba, in Abuja
on Wednesday, said the IG had charged
all Assistant Inspectors-General of
Police in charge of the zones and
Commissioners of Police in charge of the
affected states to ensure close
supervision and constant “re-skilling” of
the personnel performing the special
operation.
It said, “As part of strategic measures
lined up to contain the illegal movement
of small arms and light weapons and
other explosive materials, the Acting
Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman
Abba, has ordered immediate
establishment of Tactical Operation
Points in select states of the North East
and North West.
“These points which will be manned by
Policemen who have received adequate
training in tactical operation and
counter-terrorism will be established in
various strategic locations, including
highways in Kano, Jigawa, Sokoto,
Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe and
Taraba states.”
It said the IG was optimistic that the
latest measure would enable the Police
to halt further spread of violence in the
land and frustrate the activities of
insurgents and other criminals, adding
that the Force remained determined to
track and stop illegal arms trade and
arrest the unchallenged movement of
explosive materials by hoodlums and
other unpatriotic elements.
While noting that the Police will always
work in close collaboration with other
security Forces in the land, the IG
pledged that the Force “will leave no
stone unturned in ensuring that the
citizens of Nigeria enjoyed maximum
safety and security in their country.”
He called on the general public,
particularly those in the North-East and
North-West to cooperate with the Police
and see any inconvenience the operation
might cause as a necessary sacrifice for
the greater safety of
all.

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