Yuletide: Bayelsa CP orders cops to be on red alert
* Suspends all casual leave
* Restates ban on use of knockouts
From Amos Odeh, Yenogoa
The Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State Command CP Mike Okoli fsi, has suspended all casual leave and directed all officers of the command to be on red alert during the festive season.
He gave the directive to Police officers on Friday 18th December 2020, at the Police Officers Mess, during the end of the year gathering of senior Police Officers.
Divisional Police Officers and Head of Departments were directed to rejig their strategy of fighting crime and enhance the visibility of Policemen to ensure a peaceful yuletide in Bayelsa State.
The Command hereby reiterates the ban on the use of knockouts and unauthorized fireworks during the festive season. Parents and guardians are advised to warn their wards to desist from using knockouts as Policemen will be out to arrest anyone who violates this order.
The Commissioner of Police Police further assures members of the Public of a peaceful festive season and enjoins the cooperation of all to forestall any untoward incident.
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