The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command, has stated that adequate human and material resources have been deployed around the nation's capital in preparation for a hitch-free Eid-El-Kabir celebration.
SP Josephine Adeh, the command's spokesperson, announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
The PPRO said the deployment, which comprises all “tactical and intelligence machinery of the Command, is anchored by interagency cooperation.
He mentioned that it will feature â€visibility policing at all praying grounds and places of social gatherings, stop and search duty, raids on black spots and uncompleted buildings, highway and border patrol, aggressive vehicle and foot patrol, surveillance and diversion points around praying grounds, which includes: Dantata Bridge and Shema Filling stationâ€.
The statement further noted that the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba, reassured city residents of his aggressive attitude to protect their right to a safe and tranquil environment throughout the Eid-El-Kabir holiday and beyond.
“The Commissioner of Police charged all officers to ensure no detail is overlooked as they discharge their duties in compliance with standard operating procedures.
“The CP equally felicitates with residents while enjoining them to uphold the virtues of the festivity as they join the Muslim faithful across the world in celebration.
“The Command has called for vigilance and urged residents to make best use of the police Control room numbers in reporting suspicious activities: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883, while the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) desk, could be reached on: 0902 222 2352â€, thestatement added.