By Israel Joel
Plateau State Police Command in its quest to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration has deployed a total of 2,161 personnel to detect and prevent crime as well as control traffic in the state.

The Police Command further asked the Muslim faithful to only pray on approved eid grounds and urged them to also adhere to Covid19 protocols as the Presidential Task Force on Covid19 will be moving round to ensure compliance.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Gabriel Uba who conveyed CP Edward Egbuka’s message in a statement solicited the cooperation of citizens of the State in the maintenance of law and order during the festivities.

He said, “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 Covid19 protocols. There is a total ban on the use of tricycles during this period within the Jos metropolis and Bukuru areas of the State. All recreational centers in the State will be closed down on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday day 21st July 2021.

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“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.”

He also urged residents to promptly call the Command’s emergency hotlines for vital information and complaints via 07059473022; 08038907662 and 09053872296.