As Christians in Nigeria join others around the world to mark the 2025 Easter celebrations, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered tight security measures across the country to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free holiday.

In a statement on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP extended warm Easter greetings to the Christian faithful, urging them to reflect on the values of hope, renewal, and sacrifice which the season represents.

Egbetokun directed all Commissioners of Police and supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to intensify visibility policing, intelligence gathering, and extended surveillance in their jurisdictions.

He also directed the strategic deployment of personnel to churches, recreational centres, highways, and other public places to forestall any security breach during the festivities.

“‎The IGP hereby directs Commissioners of Police across all State Commands and Formations, and their supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, to enhance visibility policing, extended vigilance, and intelligence gathering to ensure a safe and secure festive celebration for all citizens.

“He also emphasises the critical importance of enhanced patrol and strategic deployment of personnel to places of worship, recreation centres, major highways, and other public spaces to deter criminal activities and provide swift responses to any security challenges that may arise,” the statement said.

He also called on Nigerians to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by providing timely and credible information to help prevent any potential threats to public safety.

While urging citizens to remain vigilant, Egbetokun advised moderation in celebrations and warned against reckless driving on the highways throughout the Easter period and beyond.

He said, “‎The IGP calls on members of the public to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing the breakdown of law and order during this period. Citizens are therefore urged to remain security conscious, act with moderation, and avoid reckless driving on highways during the festive period and beyond.”