Ember months: Police take proactive measures to ensure safety in Niger

Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and DPOs to implement robust crime preventive measures as a proactive step during the Ember months to ensure the safety of lives and property in the state.

The CP, in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, PRO SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the officers are to ensure effective visibility policing with adequate community and stakeholder engagement for intelligence gathering and responsive policing.

Danmamman stated, “The months of September to December are customarily known and referred to as ‘Ember Months’ and are usually associated with an upsurge in social, economic, and political activities, culminating in a rise in human and vehicular movement.”

“This, unfortunately, also leads to an increase in crimes such as armed robbery, house/shop breaking, vehicle theft, traffic violations, and other related anti-social behaviors.”

He noted that an Operation Order for the season has been drawn up and an adequate number of police personnel have been mobilized and alerted across the state, with effective deployment of Operation Flush and other operational assets of the command to different strategic locations within the major cities to tackle potential urban crime.

The CP then urged Nigerlites, residents, and members of the public to be vigilant and security-conscious within their immediate environment, and to report any suspicious situations to the police and other security agencies for immediate intervention.

He added, “This measure is towards ensuring a peaceful atmosphere. Members of the public can contact the following phone numbers in case of any distress:

07031964389

08075391601”