The Kebbi State Police Command has assured its sustained efforts at improving public safety and security before, during and after this year’s Eid-el Kabir celebrations.
This was part of a press statement by the Kebbi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, made it available to journalist in Birninkebbi.
The statement said that the command is calling on religious leaders, worshippers and residents to cooperate with the police and other security agencies in the state, as adequate security arrangements have been put in place, to guarantee hitch-free celebration in the state.
The statement noted that the Police Commissioner has directed all area commanders, divisional officers, and tactical commanders to dominate the state with over and convert security deployments, in order to safeguard the lives and properties of the peace-loving people of the state, as well as ensure adequate security coverage at all worship and recreational centres.
The Command warned troublemakers with the evil intention to disturb the celebrations to stay away from the state or face the full wrath of the law.
The Kebbi Police Command also wishes all Muslims a blissful Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.
The Command called on the people of the state to use the period of celebrations for sober reflection, and to offer prayers for the peace and progress of the state and the nation at large.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
