CP Bitrus Giwa
By Tony Adibe
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has felicitated with Christian faithful in Enugu State and across Nigeria on the occasion of the 2026 Easter celebration, commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In a statement issued by the state police spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the Commissioner advised Christians “to reflect on the virtues of love, sacrifice, humility, and forgiveness exemplified by Christ, and to promote peace, unity, and lawful conduct.”
“The CP wishes Ndi Enugu a peaceful and joyous Easter celebration and urges residents to remain vigilant, comply with security advisories, and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or via the following numbers: 08032003702, 08086671202, 112, 09134666668, or 09134448093,” Ndukwe, quoting Giwa, said.
Ndukwe said that Giwa had ordered “the comprehensive deployment of personnel and operational assets across the State to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration. This includes strategic positioning of officers at churches, recreational centres, major highways, motor parks, and other public spaces to deter crime and ensure rapid response to emergencies.”
According to Ndukwe, the Commissioner has further directed “Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical Squads to intensify visibility policing, confidence-building patrols, intelligence-driven operations, and surveillance in collaboration with other security agencies.”
The Head of the State Criminal Intelligence Department has also been tasked with “strengthening credible and actionable intelligence gathering,” Ndukwe said, adding that the “CP warns that no security lapses will be tolerated.”
While assuring residents of adequate security during and beyond the period of the celebration, Giwa reiterated the Command’s resolve to deal decisively with criminal elements, Ndukwe said, stressing that the Commissioner also advised road users to obey traffic regulations to prevent avoidable accidents.
