Police beef-up security ahead of Eid-El-Kabir in Osun

For a hitch free Eid-el-kabir celebrations in Osun State, the Commissioner of Police in state, CP Mohammed Umar Abba, has ordered effective deployment of policemen to strategic locations across the state.

He also irdered that all necessary logistics be put in place as part of efforts by the Osun State Police Command to the safety of the people of Osun.

In a statement issued by the Command Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola in Osogbo on Thursday, CP Umar Abba also issued a directive to all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers as well as Tactical Commanders, “charging them to ensure that no stone is left unturned in making sure that adequate security is provided in their various areas of jurisdiction”.

Osun police boss also added that maximum attention should be paid to critical public places and other points prone to public disturbance, assuring members of the public that security had already been beefed up to ensure a crime-free Sallah celebration.

“They are to ensure a 24/7-hourly surveillance of their respective area of operations. We are soliciting for the cooperation of all and sundry.

The release read in part; “The State Police Command is hereby urging citizens to be law abiding. Parents and guardians are enjoined to take good care of their wards and advise them to stay away from any act capable of causing public disorderliness.

“The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command wishes all Muslim faithfuls and visitors a joyous and peaceful celebration.

“Members of the public are to report any suspicious movement by giving prompt and useful information to the Police in case of any infraction of the law through the following numbers 08039537995 and 08067788119″.