ABUJA – Recreation park operators in Abuja metropolis have beefed up security around their spots to ensure safety and encourage patronage during the yuletide.
In seperate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, the park operators said they had put in place adequate security measures to guaranty safety of customers.
Mrs Kelly Nkenna, the Managing Director, Kids FunVille River Plate Gardens, Wuse Zone 4, said she was adhering to strict security measures to protect lives and properties of her guests.
“These measures include the armed security men who will be on 24-hour patrol around the vicinity.
“The State Security Service (SSS) personnel that are here are all without uniform; they will patrol like normal guests just to ensure that every child and parent present is secured.
“Each family that comes to the garden will also be tagged with matching tags to avoid any mix up,’’ she said.
Nkenna explained that there would be special offers on products for kids such as bicycles, games, candies and accessories.
“Parents can also use this opportunity to enjoy special discount rates on purchases made for children. Items such as bicycles, games, candies and accessories, among others, have the special discount.
“We are still trying to get more organisations to partner with us on this,’’ she said.
Mr Cletus Igho, the operator of City Park, Wuse 2, also assured that security had been tightened to make guests feel at ease without having to worry about the nation’s security challenge.
“We the operators of city park have always been security conscious and this season it has even become tighter.
“I can assure all our guests that they have nothing to fear.
“We have fantastic fun packages for children and adults, and we urge everyone to join the fun,’’ he said.
The operator of Park 24 located in Gwarimpa, Mrs Nkechi Nwoke, warned criminals to stay clear of the park as adequate security had been put in place to protect all guests.
“We have functional CCTV cameras which cover the entire vicinity and any attempt to commit any criminal act will be quickly detected.
“Our armed security men are on alert to ensure that there is no loss of life or property.
“So, all our guests should look forward to maximum pleasure and entertainment throughout the holidays,’’ she said. (NAN