DSS Alert: Military, Police Personnel Deployed to ‘Eid Prayer Grounds, Recreation Centres, Others
- Security measures have been taken by the police and military to ensure hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebrations
- Police and military personnel have been deployed to various Eid prayer grounds across the country
- The deployment became necessary following the DSS alert of planned terrorist attacks on worship and recreation centres
Security operatives have been deployed to the Eid prayer grounds and other places following the alarm raised by the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged plot by suspected terrorists to attack worship and religious centres during the Sallah celebration.
As reported by The Punch, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has dispatched thousands of police personnel to strategic points, and the military has placed troops at operation theatres on red alert to ensure hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
Source: Facebook
During an interview with The Punch on Tuesday, June 27, the director of the Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, assured that measures are being put in place to curtail the reported terrorist attack.
Nwachukwu disclosed that troops were ever ready to contain any menace to national security.
PAY ATTENTION: Share your outstanding story with our editors! Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng!
He said:
“Our troops at various theatres of operations are on the alert to curb any security threat.’’
IGP deploys police personnel on highways, worship centres, others
Similarly, the IGP has ordered the deployment of personnel, equipment and patrols on major highways, flash points, worship, and relaxation centres, among others.
Egbetokun warned the personnel to be disciplined and professional and respect the fundamental rights of the citizens during the Sallah celebration.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 27, by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi.
The statement read:
“The IGP particularly directed the Zonal AIGs and state command CPs to deploy human and other operational assets to carry out confidence building and crime prevention patrols on major highways, residential and industrial areas, vulnerable points, places of worship, other places of public resort and around all critical national infrastructure devoid of harassment and extortion.
“The Inspector-General of Police, while congratulating the Muslim faithful in the country on the occasion of the year 2023 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, restated that the force would harness all available assets including relevant groups, associations, sectors, and synergise with other security agencies to boost its service delivery and stabilise general security within the nation.”
Eid 2023: DSS raises alarm over planned attack on religious, recreation centres
In a similar story, Legit.ng had reported that the Department of State Services (DSS) raised the alarm of planned attacks on worship and recreational centres before and during Eid celebrations.
According to the secret police, the recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from terrorists in joint operations by the service personnel of the Nigerian Army and police laid credence to the planned attack.
Sultan finally announces date for Eid Al-Adha 2023 in Nigeria
Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, June 28, the day of Eid Al-Adha 1444 AH/2023.
The Sultan, the President-General Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, through Sultanate Council Sokoto, made the announcement on Sunday night, June 18, in a tweet sighted by Legit.ng.
“The Sultanate Council Sokoto has declared Monday 19/June/2023 as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1444 AH," the tweet read.
Source: Legit.ng
