Taraba Police and Security Agencies Ensure Safe Christmas Celebrations

• The Taraba Police Command has implemented comprehensive security measures for Christmas.
• Multiple security agencies, including the police and military, are collaborating for statewide patrols.
• Vigilantes and traffic control teams are also on duty to enhance public safety.

In celebration of Christmas, the Taraba Police Command, in partnership with other security agencies, has launched extensive security operations to maintain peace across the state. Speaking in Jalingo, the Commissioner of Police, Ukachi Opara, represented by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), ACP Yakubu Bala Itse, outlined the strategy involving personnel from the police, military, Civil Defence Corps, Immigration, Correctional Services, DSS, and Customs.

This joint team, supported by vigilantes, is carrying out patrols, intelligence-driven operations, and enhanced night patrols. These efforts are aimed at deterring criminal activities and ensuring a secure festive period. Key routes under surveillance include Zing-Jalingo to Wukari, Jalingo-Lau, Jalingo-Ardo Kola, and the Bali-Sardauna highway.

The police also stated that traffic management teams, including the Federal Road Safety Corps and wardens, have been deployed to worship centres to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety. Citizens were urged to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the emergency line, 08030972376.

Christmas Messages from Leaders

In a related development, Isa Ashiru, the Kaduna State PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, congratulated Christians on Christmas. He acknowledged the nation’s economic challenges but encouraged citizens to celebrate with hope and faith. He described the season as a moment for forgiveness, peace, and showing kindness, reflecting the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Similarly, Senator Hajiya Ireti Heebah Kingibe, representing the FCT, extended her Christmas greetings, urging Nigerians to embrace unity and resilience during the season. In a message signed by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Kennedy Mbele, she emphasized gratitude and renewed hope for a better future. She also praised the youth in her constituency for their determination, calling them the “heartbeat of the nation.”

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