By Dauda R Pam Maiduguri
The Borno State Police Command has announced the restriction of the Movements of vehiclesin and around Maiduguri metropolis and Jere local council during the Eid El Fitr celebration to avert the breakdown of law and order.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Okon, issued a press statement to that effect, Tuesday and made available to newsmen in MAIDUGURI.
The statement added that, “In view of the forthcoming Eid-El-Fitr celebration, the Commissioner of Police Borno State, CP Bello Makwashi, wishes to inform residents of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Jere LGA that there will be restriction of vehicular movement up until 12:00hrs on Sallah day”.
“The restriction will affect all Motor Vehicles, Tricycles, Bicycles, Wheel-barrows and animal means of transports.
“Worshippers are therefore advised to arrive early at praying grounds nearest to their homes for security screening; to avoid eleventh hour rush/stampede.
“Also, owing to the ravaging effect of the Corona Virus, they are further advised to ensure the use of face masks, and to observe social distancing and other safety measures put in place by government.
“For the avoidance of doubts, bags, weapons or sharp objects of any kind will not be allowed into the praying grounds. Parents/Guardians are reminded to be mindful of their children/wards at the praying grounds to avoid incidents of missing persons.
Equally, “Worshippers are by this notice advised to cooperate with security operatives deployed to the prayer grounds, as this is one of the many measures adopted by the Command to ensure their safety before, during and after the prayers and to continue to be security conscious and to report all suspicious persons, activities or objects to the police or other security agencies”.
