‘Don’t Worry, We Will Protect You During This Sallah

‘Don’t worry, we will protect you during this Sallah; this is the assurance coming from the Nigeria police to residents of Nasarawa even as Muslim faithful prepare for the festivity..

It has, in pursuit of this, already deployed about 4500 personnel across the state to provide security and avert possible break down of law and order before, during, and after the celebration in the state.

Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa state command, Bola Longe said in a statement in Lafia that   frequent surveillance and visibility policing across the state to forestall any breach of peace and ensure hitch-free celebrations had been ordered.

The statement signed by the command’s spokesman, Ramhan Namsel enjoined citizens to go about the celebrations without fear or apprehension.

‘Don’t Worry, We Will Protect You

It added that the Divisional Police officers (DPOs), Operational Commanders, and their supervisory Area commanders were directed to ensure the safety and security of the public.

The statement explained that Strategic Officers will strengthen the visibility policing structure and carry out confidence-building patrols particularly around residential areas, major highways, and Government/Private infrastructures to prevent and arrest any ugly situation.

“We have deployed undercover operatives to nook and crannies of the State for surveillance and information gathering.  Sequel to this, Four thousand, five hundred Police Personnel have been strategically deployed to cover major towns, Eid praying grounds, junctions, recreational centres, and other public places.

he added that rigorous patrol will be sustained on our highways for the safety of travellers”, Longer declared.

While calling on the people of the State to live in peace with one another irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliation, he enjoined the people to report any breach of peace in their area to the Police for prompt action.

‘Don’t Worry, We Will Protect You

Similarly, the State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 1,372 personnel to ensure the free flow of traffic and other road users in the state.

The State Sector Commander, Shamsideen Sale said in an exclusive interview in Lafia that the 1,372 personnel deployed across the state comprised 672 regular Officers and 700 Special Marshall with a view to controlling traffic.  

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“The Eid fitr celebration has come and this period is characterized by heavy vehicular movements. In order to ensure safe driving and safe arrival of every road user, the FRSC has put in measures to ensure that residents