Easter: Enugu CP felicitates Christians, makes strategic deployments
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has felicitated with Christian faithful in the state and across the country on the occasion of the 2026 Easter celebration.
The Federal Government has declared April 3 and April 6 as public holidays to allow Nigerians celebrate and commemorate Easter, which signifies the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The commissioner, in a goodwill message issued to newsmen on Thursday, urged Christians to reflect on the virtues of love, sacrifice and forgiveness exemplified by Christ, and to promote peace and unity.
The state police boss also ordered the comprehensive deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration.
“This includes strategic positioning of officers and men at churches, recreational centres, major highways, motor parks, and other public spaces to deter crime and ensure rapid response to emergencies,” he said.
He directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical Squads to intensify visibility policing, confidence-building patrols, intelligence-driven operations, and surveillance in collaboration with other security agencies.
Giwa noted that the Head of the State Criminal Intelligence Department had also been tasked with strengthening credible and actionable intelligence gathering.
The commissioner warned that “no security lapses will be tolerated”.
While assuring residents of adequate security during and beyond the period of the celebration, the state police boss reiterated the command’s resolve to deal decisively with criminal elements.
He urged road users to obey traffic regulations to prevent avoidable accidents.
The commissioner said, “I wish Enugu State residents a peaceful and joyous Easter celebration.
“I urge residents to remain vigilant, comply with security advisories, and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station.
“Residents can report through the following numbers: 08032003702, 08086671202, 112, 09134666668, or 09134448093.”