The Enugu State Police Command has assured residents of a safe and peaceful 2026 Easter celebration, announcing the deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state.
In a statement issued on April 2, the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, felicitated with Christians in Enugu and across Nigeria as they commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Giwa urged the faithful to reflect on the virtues of love, sacrifice, humility, and forgiveness associated with Easter, while also promoting peace, unity, and lawful conduct during the celebrations.
To ensure adequate security, the police commissioner ordered a comprehensive deployment of officers to strategic locations, including churches, recreational centres, major highways, and motor parks. The move, he said, is aimed at deterring criminal activities and ensuring swift response to emergencies.
He further directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and tactical units to intensify visibility policing, intelligence-driven operations, and surveillance in collaboration with other security agencies.
The Commissioner also tasked the State Criminal Intelligence Department with strengthening intelligence gathering to prevent security breaches, warning that lapses would not be tolerated.
While assuring residents of the Command’s readiness to maintain law and order, Giwa advised motorists to obey traffic regulations to avoid accidents during the festive period.
He called on members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station or through designated emergency lines.
The Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property before, during, and after the Easter celebrations.
