Following the arrest of persons planning to launch attacks
on Sallah Day by the Department of State Services, DSS, the Borno State Police
Command has placed some movement restrictions as part of steps towards ensuring
a hitch free Sallah celebration.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP
Victor Isuku, the Police said, “the residents of Maiduguri metropolitan council
and Jere local government areas are by this release informed that there will be
restriction of vehicular movement until after the Eid prayers on 25/6/2017.
“The restriction will include the use of motor vehicles,
tricycles, bicycles and animals except those on essential duties.
“This restriction though regrettable, is necessary in view
of recent security concerns. Moslem faithfuls are therefore advised to pray at
Eid prayer grounds close to their homes.”
“While wishing all and sundry a happy sallah celebration,
the command wishes to advise the general public to be security conscious at all
times and to report any strange or suspicious person(s)/movements or objects to
the nearest police officer/station or other security agencies”, the statement
read.
By Maina Maina
