Police sensitise public on early detection of suspects, objects

Sensitisation
By Mamman Mohammed
Damaturu, Sept. 9, 2016 (NAN) The police in Yobe on Friday embarked on a campaign to sensitise the people of the state on early detection of suspicious objects and persons in their respective communities to improve security.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Abdulmaliki Sumonu, during the campaign, urged the people to be conscious of persons and objects and assist the police with timely information.

Represented by Mr Smaila Solomon, the Spokesman of the police in the state, Sumonu said the campaign was to awaken the public in participating and policing the state.

According to the commissioner, features of suspects (terrorists) include nervousness, bulky clothing that is inappropriate for the weather and rigid mind.

“We are all stakeholders in securing the communities, we should not hide information; we should be very vigilant and conscious of our environment and to volunteer timely information to thwart crime in the society,’’ sumonu said.

He also urged the people to report abandoned bags, cars or trucks to security operatives for thorough investigation.

“I urge all of you to be extra vigilant always and, especially during the forthcoming Sallah festival,’’ he said, adding that arrangements had been made to secure lives and property during the period.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitisation took place at markets, motor parks and worship centres. (NAN)
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Edited by Johnson EyiaghoHadiza Mohammed-Aliyu)