The Enugu State Police Command has been placed on high alert ahead of the Democracy Day celebration on June 12, with Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, directing a massive deployment of personnel and resources across the state.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the Commissioner has ordered Area Commanders, PMF Squadrons’ and Tactical Squads’ Commanders, as well as Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), to ensure effective deployment of personnel and resources to properly police their areas of responsibility.

CP Giwa emphasized the need for professionalism by all personnel before, during, and after the Democracy Day celebration, warning that “supervising officers would be held accountable for any lapses recorded under their watch.”

The Commissioner further directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations to coordinate the deployment of resources to areas prone to herders/farmers-related crimes. He ordered area commanders of such areas to take charge, mobilise their DPOs, and work with community leaders and local security to ensure sustained public safety.

Extending his goodwill to the government and people of Enugu State, CP Giwa wished them a peaceful and memorable Democracy Day celebration. He reaffirmed that democracy remains the most reliable path to achieving the security, collective good and will of the people, despite existing challenges.

The Commissioner urges citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive of the police and to promptly report suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station, or call 08032003702 or 08086671202.