...CP Garba assures residents of safe , peaceful celebration.

By Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja 

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed personnel to various praying grounds across the Nation's capital ahead of the Eid-el- Kabir celebration.

The command Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh said the deployment comprises all tactical and intelligence machineries of the Command anchored by interagency cooperation.

She said area to be covered include all praying grounds( Eid 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 station.

FCT police public relations officer said the Command in preparation for a hitch free Eid-El-Kabir celebration, has re-appraised the security dispositions and deployed adequate human and material resources across the nooks and crannies of Abuja and its environs.

The statement reads, "In light of the above, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba psc wishes to reassure residents of his aggressive stance to preserving their right to a safe and serene environment throughout the Eid-El-Kabir holiday and beyond.

"Consequent to the operation order, 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 faithfuls 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 2352."