by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
Ahead of the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr as Muslim faithful end-up their Ramadan fast, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Hassan Steve Yabanet, says he is well aware of the potential of some criminal elements and the enemies of the state to take advantage of the festive period to cause a shift in the peace currently being enjoyed in the State.
In this regard, he has painstakingly taken the time to visit all the Eid-El-Fitr prayer grounds within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis on Tuesday, in order to assess the security gaps.
According to him, “This is to ensure that all necessary deployments are made to keep all worshippers safe, avoid any eventualities and ensure a safe celebration throughout the State.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner has facilitated with the Muslim faithful and wishes them a happy and peaceful celebration of Eid-El-Fitr.
CP Hassan Yabanet also assured that he has put in place proactive security measures to ensure a successful and peaceful celebration across the State.
He has already drawn out a stiff security plan for the forthcoming celebration by maximizing all operational assets of the Command and has deployed all tactical teams such as the PMF, CTU, EOD and Anti-Kidnaping Unit (AKU) to nip crime in the bud.
In adherence to the CP’s directive, deployment of Conventional Police operatives to strategic locations across the State to provide safety has commenced.
He urged the general public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity and cooperate with security officials deployed to maintain peace and order.
The security has also been sent to all prayer houses, playing grounds, recreational parks and other public places within the state and has been prioritized with high concentration of Police operatives to ensure a hitch-free Eid-El-fitr.
The Command also wishes to call on parents and guardians to play their part in ensuring that their children and wards do not engage in drug/substance abuse and other forms of anti-social activities that could affect the festivity and land them into trouble.
Also, the ban on the sale and purchase of fire works such as knockouts and other explosive devices is still enforceable. Similarly, the activities of commercial tricycles (popularly known as Keke-NAPEP) are suspended on Sallah day, while the total ban on motorcycles operation, popularly known as “Okada” within the Jos and Bukuru metropolis remains in force.
The Commissioner of Police wishes all residents of Plateau State a peaceful and joyous Eid-El-Fitr celebration in advance.