Sallah, Governor Gaidam of Yobe bans vehicles for 12 hours.
Matilda Omonaiye/
Sallah will be celebrated in Yobe with no vehicular movement for 12 hours, the state government announced today.
According to the government, the restriction order was announced for security reasons.
The order was announced through a statement issued by Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, the Director General, Press Affairs to Yobe governor.
He stated: “Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam has approved the placement of a 12-hour restriction of vehicular movement across the state as part of preparations for a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el Kabir prayers on Tuesday, 21st August.
“The restriction begins from 10.00p.m tonight (Monday), to 10.00a.m tomorrow (Tuesday).
“The public is kindly advised that no vehicle will be allowed within or near Eid praying grounds except those on special duties.”
He noted that the restriction order followed the outcome of a security meeting between the governor and security chiefs in the state.
Bego urged the members of the public to cooperate with security agencies throughout the Sallah period and beyond.
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