By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECUSE POST) – As muslims prepare to celebrate the Eid-el Kabir festival, the Katsina State Police Command under the leadership of CP Bello Shehu, has announced that it has put in place adequate security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration throughout the state.
According to the statement released on the official X account of the Police Command @KatsinaPoliceNG e-signed by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu on Wednesday, to achieve this, the command has deployed adequate personnel and assets to strategic locations across the state.
“In furtherance of our commitment to protecting lives and property, we urge the good people of the state to cooperate with the command as well as other security agencies deployed across the state, especially for the sallah special duty. We call on parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against engaging in activities that contravene the law.”
The Police Command also warned against reckless and unlawful horse riding, dangerous driving, unlawful gathering, substance abuse, etcetera, which may cause chaos and endanger the lives of good people of the state.
It further cautioned individuals/miscreants with malicious intentions against causing trouble; urging them to discard their plans, as the Command is ready to take decisive action against anyone who attempts to disrupt the peace and tranquillity of the state before, during, and after the festivity.
“In case of emergencies, the general public is advised to make use of the following Command’s emergency numbers:
1. 08156977777
2. 09022209690
3. 07072722539
for prompt reporting of incidents or unlawful activities, ensuring a swift response.”
The CP Shehu, seized the opportunity to wish Muslim faithful in the state a happy Sallah celebration and assure them of the command’s unwavering commitment towards their safety and security.
