Eid-il-Kabir: AIG Adeleke Assures Lagos, Ogun Residents of Safety

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Residents of Lagos and Ogun states have been assured of adequate security before, during, and after the Eid-il-Kabir celebrations starting tomorrow, July 8.

According to a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu, AIG Adeyinka Adeleke who is saddled with the responsibility of Policing Lagos and Ogun, under the Zone 2 Command, has charged Commissioners of Police in charge of the states to be proactive in the discharge of their duties of protection of lives and property of residents of their states and ensure a hitch-free Eid-Il-Kabir celebration.

SP Idris-Adamu stated: “He has also deployed Officers and Men of Anti-Cultism Section (ACS), Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB), Quick Intervention Unit (QIU), Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD), Counter-Terrorists Unit (CTU), Police Mobile Force (PMF), Special Protection Unit (SPU), State/Divisional Motor Traffic Department (MTD) including Safer Highway Operatives and all Patrol and Guard Officers to beef up security around Worship Centres, Market Places, Business Plazas, Highways, Relaxation Centres, Amusement Parks, Motor Parks, Shopping Malls, Recreation Centres, Remote and Rural Areas and to ensure free flow of traffic.

“Meanwhile the AIG on behalf of Officers and Men of the Command wishes all Muslim faithful a happy and hitch-free Eid-Il-Kabir celebration.

“Members of the public are hereby advised to go about their lawful businesses and celebrate the yuletide without any fear of molestation/attack as adequate security measures are put in place to hamper any ugly situation.”