Eid celebration: Police direct strategic deployment of personnel in Ebonyi

Eid celebration: Police direct strategic deployment of personnel in Ebonyi

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By Uchenna Ugwu
Abakaliki, June 15, 2024 (NAN) The Police Command in Ebonyi says it has directed strategic deployment of its operational and intelligence assets to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its Spokesman, DSP Joshua Ukandu, and made available to newsmen in Abakiliki on Saturday.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mrs Augustina Ogbodo, extends the command’s best wishes to all the Muslim faithful.

“On behalf of the officers and men of the command, we felicitate all Muslim Ummah as they celebrate the 2024 Eid-el-kabir.

“Consequently, I have directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical/Operational Unit Commanders to deploy operational and intelligence assets to ensure adequate security in their areas of responsibility.

“I enjoin the Muslim faithful in the state to observe the celebration with responsibility and extend compassion to their neighbours,” the statement added.

It further quoted Ogbodo to have appealed to the residents of the state to continue to be law-abiding and quickly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or call the command’s Control Room on 07064515001. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Joan Nwagwu/Sam Oditah