Assistant Inspector -General of Police, Zone 5, Benin, Rasheed Akintunde has directed that security be beefed up across commands in the zone during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Akintunde gave the directive to the Commissioners of Police in charge of Edo, Delta and Bayelsa, the three states in the zone, saying the directive was to ensure a hitch-free Sallah celebration.

The AIG had directed that emphasis should be placed on all link roads, major highways, city and worship centres, recreation centres, radio and television houses as well as government installation and properties.

He was mindful of the volume of traffic that would be occasioned by the Sallah holiday and advised members of the public to co-operate with policemen deployed for traffic control duties.

The AIG, warned officers on “ Stop and Search’’ operations as well as other crime prevention duties to be courteous, professional and avoid acts that may bring the Force into disrepute.

He reminded members of the public that security remains a collective responsibility of all citizens.

Akintunde also urged Nigerians to be security conscious and report any suspicious person or movement within their neighbourhood to the nearest police station.