by Kalu Aja
“Police Helicopters, Airforce Jet for Aerial Surveillance, Marine for Waterways
•6,000 operatives from Explosives Ordinance Dept, SARS, Counter-Terrorism Unit, CIID,
“The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, has been deployed to the state to assess the security space, undertake threat analysis and perfect the mobilisation and deployment of police assets to address noticeable threats.
“He will be assisted by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar. In addition, three Commissioners of Police (one each to be deployed to the three senatorial districts) have also been deployed alongside three Assistant Commissioners of Police to assist the Commissioners of Police in the senatorial districts.
“In addition, a total of 6,000 police personnel will be deployed to reinforce security across the three senatorial districts of the state. These will comprise of eight units from visiting PMF Squadrons and 46 units from the three existing PMF Squadrons in the State.
“Conventional policemen are also being drawn from 13 states of the federation to complement the manpower profile of state Police Command.
“In addition, Special Protection Units, Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD), Federal Special Anti- Robbery Squad, operatives of the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, Counter-Terrorism Unit and the Marine section of the Force are also being deployed.
“These land and marine assets will be complemented by aerial surveillance to be undertaken by not less than three police helicopters. The Nigeria police will also be supported by other sister security agencies and the armed forces.”
What state is this?
A. Borno State after the attacks by Boko Haram
B. Benue State after the attacks in Agatu
C. Rivers State for state rerun elections
Just choose the state… no long comments, please.
Kalu Aja is an advocate of limited government and a fiscal conservative. In his day job he is a financial adviser. Connect with him on Facebook.
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