As Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ today, the Taraba Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, yesterday, said it had initiated comprehensive security measures across the state.
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Speaking in Jalingo, the Commissioner of Police, Ukachi Opara, represented by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), ACP Yakubu Bala Itse, explained that the security team, comprising personnel from the police, military, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Immigration, Correctional Services, Department of State Services, and Customs, had been deployed across the state’s three senatorial districts.

He added that the team, which would be working alongside vigilantes, would be conducting confidence-building patrols, show-of-force operations, intelligence-led initiatives, and enhanced night patrols to deter criminal activities and ensure a peaceful festive season.

Key patrol routes listed by him include the Zing-Jalingo to Wukari highway, Jalingo-Lau, Jalingo-Ardo Kola, and the Bali to Sardauna highway. Moreover, the police, Federal Road Safety Corps, and traffic wardens, he said, had been strategically positioned at worship centres to manage traffic flow and ensure public safety.
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He encouraged the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or via the emergency line, 08030972376, to maintain safety throughout the season.

IN a similar vein, the Kaduna State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Isa Ashiru, has congratulated Christians on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. He said despite the daunting economic challenges, the citizens have cause to celebrate the event with joy and hope for a better future for the nation.

“Christmas is not just a time for festivities, but a divine call to reflect on the message of hope, peace, and unconditional love, as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is a time to forgive and show kindness to one another,” he urged.

EQUALLY, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajiya Ireti Heebah Kingibe, also felicitated with residents and Nigerians on the Yuletide, urging them to embrace unity, hope, and resilience during the festive season.

In a Christmas message yesterday, signed by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Kennedy Mbele, the legislator described the season as a time for reflection, gratitude, and renewed hope for a better future. She praised the youths in her constituency for their determination and passion for progress, describing them as the heartbeat of the nation.
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