The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has flagged-off a reinvigorated special security action plan, code named ‘Operation Puff Adder II as part of effort to stem the insecurity situation in the country. At a ceremony held in Abuja, the IGP said the concept was conceived from a deliberate and critical evaluation of the pattern and trend of crimes in the country. According to him, the aim is to reinforce the ongoing fight against banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes in the country. Adamu said that the special operation, which will be intelligence-led and community-driven, will be executed in sustained collaboration with the Armed Forces, the Intelligence Community and other sister security agencies. He further gave a breakdown of what is expected of the reinvigorated security unit. The IGP further assured the Police operatives of adequate welfare provisions during the mission, advising them to be civil with law abiding citizens but firm and ruthless with criminal elements who may want to threaten the safety of citizens in their Areas of Responsibilities.
