Photo: Edward Egbuka, Plateau Police Commissioner
The Plateau State Police Command says it has deployed a total of 2,161 personnel to detect and prevent crime as well as control traffic in the state in its quest to ensure a hitch-free Sallah celebration.
The State’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Gabriel Uba made this known in a statement issued in Jos on Monday and solicited the cooperation of the citizens of the state in the maintenance of law and order during the festivities.
The Command also directed Muslims to only pray in approved eid prayer grounds and urged them to adhere to COVID-19 protocols, warning that the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 will be moving round to ensure compliance.
The statement reads in part:
“In order to ensure adequate security and safety of citizens during the celebration, the Command shall deploy a total of 2,161 personnel to detect and prevent crime, as well as control traffic. There will be prayers on all Eid grounds, Area/Ward Mosques with the exception of the Rukuba Road praying ground.
“Muslim faithful should adhere to COVID-19 protocols. There is a total ban on the use of tricycles during this period within Jos metropolis and Bukuru areas of the state. All recreational centers in the state will be closed down on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st July, 2021.
“Parents and guardians are required to counsel their children/wards not to indulge in drugs/substance abuse, as well as any other form of anti-social activities. Members of the public are enjoined to be security conscious, give useful and timely information to the police and other security agencies in order to curtail any breaches of the peace.”
The police command spokesman also urged residents to promptly call the Command’s emergency hotlines for vital information and complaints as follows:
07059473022
08038907662
09053872296
