1 day Ago By Salisu Kabuga
The Jigawa State Police Command has hailed the residents of Jigawa State for remaining vigilant and cooperating with security personnel during the Ramadan and the Eid el-Fitr celebrations. Earlier, the command encouraged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security personnel by reporting any suspicious activity to the nearest police station for prompt actions. The Jigawa Police had also on Saturday warned parents and guardians to keep a close eye on their children’s activities during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
This warning was contained in a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, on Saturday night in Dutse, the state capital. According to Adam, while the police were committed to ensuring a peaceful and incident-free celebration, “We urge parents and guardians to monitor their children and ensure they celebrate in accordance with the law,” he said. The police command also reminded “residents of the ban on the use of fireworks and other explosive devices, which could pose security risks or cause panic among residents.
” Related News Jigawa plans cattle rearers’ registration to curtail Niger’s herdsmen’s influx Police dole out food items to slain officers' families in Jigawa Police train school protection squad in surveillance technology The SP Adam statement read further, “To prevent any breach of peace, security personnel will be stationed at strategic locations such as prayer grounds, durbar grounds, recreational centers, markets, and other public places.” It alerted that the State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdullahi, has directed the deployment of adequate personnel and logistics across the state to ensure robust security coverage before, during, and after the celebrations. “The police command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, will maintain close surveillance and conduct regular patrols to ensure a peaceful and trouble-free celebration,” he emphasised.
Adam reiterated that the police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the state. “We appreciate the people of Jigawa State’s support and cooperation in maintaining law and order,” he lauded, pointing out that “the police command wishes all Muslim faithful a happy, peaceful, and incident-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration. “As the celebrations begin and end, residents are advised to be mindful of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the authorities,” the statement further remarked.
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