The Plateau State Police Commissioner, CP Bartholomew Onyeka has put in place proactive security measures to ensure a successful and peaceful celebration in the state ahead of the Eid-El-Kabir celebration.
According to a press release on Tuesday, 27th June 2023 signed by the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, said that this has been achieved by maximizing all operational assets of the Command.
“The Police Boss on the Plateau has ordered the deployment of officers from all Area Commands, Divisional Police Headquarters, and Tactical teams such as the PMF, CTU, EOD, and Anti-Kidnaping Unit (AKU), to strategic locations within the State and to all Eid Prayer Grounds across the State and charged them to conduct serious stop and search, and show of force in collaboration with other sister security agencies.
“The general public is therefore urged to be vigilant, report any suspicious activity, and cooperate with security officials.
“Tight security presence will be witnessed during this period in all prayer grounds, recreational parks, and other public places within the state, the above is not to witch hunt or intimidate anybody, but with a view to ensuring a crime-free Eid-El- Kabir celebration on the Plateau, DSP Alfred Alabo said.
The command called 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 during the festivities.
“The ban on the sale and purchase of fireworks such as knockout and other explosives is a measure to prevent accidents and maintain public safety.
“In addition, the CP has placed a ban on the use of tricycle popularly known as (keke-napep) within the Jos and Bukuru metropolis on Sallah day in a bid to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety. He also uses this opportunity to reiterate the fact that the total ban on motorcycles popularly known as (Okada or Going) in Jos and Bukuru metropolis is still in force in the State and will come out hard on anyone with the provisions of the law, who goes against the above Government directives, the statement concluded.
