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Police unveils safety technique for hitch-free Eid-al-kabir in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command has unveiled a complete safety technique to ensure the security of residents and guests throughout the Eid-al-kabir festivities.

The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Ahmed Musa, convened a high-level safety assembly with Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) on the Command Headquarters.

An announcement launched on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, defined that the session targeted on finalizing deployment methods and reinforcing inter-agency collaboration forward of the Sallah festivities.

The commissioner, in line with the assertion, emphasised the police drive’s readiness to make sure peace and order all through the celebration interval.

Among the many key methods mentioned in line with the assertion had been, “the large deployment of police personnel to vital places together with Eid prayer grounds, recreation centres, main markets, and entry/exit factors throughout all 23 Native Authorities Areas of the state. CP Musa additionally directed intensified foot and vehicular patrols, together with intelligence-driven surveillance operations to discourage felony components”.

The command can also be implementing detailed plans for crowd management and visitors administration, aiming to forestall congestion and guarantee easy motion round high-traffic areas.

Rufai additionally revealed that the CP additional highlighted collaborative efforts with different safety companies, conventional rulers, spiritual leaders, and neighborhood vigilantes as a part of a unified entrance for public security.

He informed the general public to count on a extremely seen police presence, saying that the Eid al-Kabir celebration requires utmost dedication and vigilance.

In line with him, the main target is on crime prevention, efficient crowd administration, and speedy response to any rising conditions.

The police commissioner additionally raised issues over the circulation of faux foreign money throughout the Sallah interval, significantly concentrating on cattle markets. He urged DPOs to sensitize merchants inside their jurisdictions and suggested livestock sellers to be further vigilant of their monetary transactions.

CP Musa known as on the general public to stay safety acutely aware and to cooperate totally with safety operatives and inspired the well timed reporting of suspicious actions via the command’s emergency numbers: 08032345167, 08032861946.

The Sokoto State Police Command whereas wishing Muslims a profitable celebration, reassures all Muslim trustworthy and residents of its agency dedication to making sure a peaceable and joyous Eid celebration.

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