CHRISTMAS: Kogi CP Felicitates with Christians, Promises Peaceful Celebration
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni, has assured residents of the state of a peaceful and secure Christmas celebration, saying adequate security measures have been put in place to safeguard lives and property across the state.
In a Christmas goodwill message issued on Tuesday, the police boss felicitated with Christians in Kogi State and urged residents to embrace peace, unity and lawful conduct during the festive period.
According to him, the Command has intensified security operations before, during and after the Christmas celebrations through the deployment of sufficient police personnel, enhanced patrols, intelligence-led operations and visibility policing across strategic locations.
He disclosed that officers have been strategically positioned at worship centres, recreational facilities, major highways, markets and other public places to deter criminal activities and ensure public safety.
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CP Kankarofi further revealed that personnel drawn from conventional police units, the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Motor Traffic Department, Safer Highway Patrol and other tactical formations have been fully mobilised to maintain law and order throughout the festivities.
He charged officers and men of the Command to discharge their duties professionally, urging them to remain courteous to members of the public while being firm and civil in enforcing the law.
The Commissioner also called on residents to be vigilant and law-abiding, stressing the need for community cooperation in ensuring security, particularly around places of worship and residential areas.
He encouraged members of the public to promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency control room numbers.
CP Kankarofi reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property, assuring residents of sustained security operations to guarantee a hitch-free Christmas celebration in the state.
The emergency control room numbers provided by the Command are 07038329084 and 08152195982.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Kogi State Police Command, CSP William Ovye Aya, and dated December 24, 2025.
By PRNigeria
