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In its determination to get the support of the people in the war against terrorism, the Nigeria Police Force has launched a nationwide public enlightenment campaign designed to sensitize the citizens on their roles in the counter-terrorism war
| By Vincent Nzemeke | Jun. 16, 2014 @ 01:00 GMT
THE Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has launched an extensive nationwide counter-terrorism campaign. The campaign which was launched in Abuja on Monday June 2, 2014, is aimed at sensitizing citizens on their roles in the fight against terrorism. In it, the police will distribute information, education and communication materials in various parts of the country. The distribution will be sustained until every citizen of Nigeria is well informed about his or her responsibilities in the war against terrorism.
Speaking at the launch, Frank Mba, police public relations officer, PPRO, said the public enlightenment materials, which are factsheets containing distress call numbers of the police, the department of state services and that of the office of the national security adviser, are designed to educate the general public on their roles in the fight against terrorism and how to identify potential terrorists. “This is expected to help in protecting citizens from falling victim to crime, thereby improving overall sense of communal safety,” Mba said. He also disclosed that the factsheets had been translated into major Nigerian languages for wider reach.
On his part, Mohammed Abubakar, inspector general of police, urged citizens to support the initiative. He said the partnership between the police and the citizenry would go a long way in combating terrorism in the country. “The citizenry must partner with the force and support it in the on-going counter-terrorism enlightenment campaign”, he said.
Abubakar also the urged citizens to pay rapt attention to the security and safety tips contained in the counter-terrorism leaflets being circulated by police officers across the country.
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