AIG Zone 15 Command, Mr Abdu Umar
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Borno State Police Command has restricted vehicular movements in Maiduguri city and its environs during Eid-el-Fitri Sallah celebration.
The command’s spokesman, Inspector Nahum Kenneth, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Maiduguri.
The statement said the restriction was part of security measures adopted by the law enforcement agents towards ensuring adequate security provision during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state.
It added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Abdu Umar, has approved the deployment of Police officers and men across the state for effective security patrol and surveillance throughout the Sallah period.
The statement said: “The arrangement will cover all the Eid praying grounds, malls and recreational centres where large numbers of people are expected to gather.
“To this end, high visibility patrols/stop and search, show of force with other sister security agencies, intelligence, and information gathering will be intensified within this period and beyond.
“Furthermore, safer highway patrol teams have been deployed to major highways in the state to ensure security of travelers and commuters.
“Sequel to the above, there will be restriction of vehicular movement from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The restriction, though regretted, will include the use of motor vehicles, tricycles, and bicycles except those on essential duties.”
