The order is contained in the IG’s goodwill message to Muslims which was made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.
Abubakar directed Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in charge of the 12 zonal commands to ensure increased surveillance, patrol and tactical police presence on the highways and places of worship.
According to him, such surveillance and high police presence should be extended to recreation parks, strategic and other vulnerable areas.
The I-G also directed the commissioners of police in charge of states to adequately deploy personnel to guarantee free flow of traffic and safe passage of travelers through their domains.
``Highway patrol teams working in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies are equally directed to take adequate measures in preventing road accidents and rendering assistance to travelers, particularly those in distress,’’ he said.
Abubakar congratulated all Muslims who participated in the Ramadan fasting, and prayed for the peace and security of the country.
He urged them to imbibe the principles and teachings of Prophet Muhammed.
The police chief assured Nigerians of adequate security throughout the celebration, adding that the police were working round the clock to ensure that.
The police boss called on Nigerians, irrespective of their religious belief, to be tolerant and open-minded to issues of forgiveness, national peace and co-existence.
He advised them to be security-conscious and to report any suspicious movement by individuals or groups to the police or other security agencies for prompt action.
The I-G also appealed to religious leaders to encourage their followers to respect the nation’s diversities and see them as the strength and medium for development.
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