As part of efforts to ensure hitch -free Sallah celebrations, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Umar Abba, psc has ordered effective and extensive deployment of policemen as well as all necessary logistics to strategic points along the highway, worship centres and all nooks and crannies of the state.
The CP, in a directive issued to all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers as well as Tactical Commanders in the State Command, charged them to ensure that no stone is left unturned in making sure that adequate security is provided in their various areas of jurisdiction.
While stressing that maximum attention should be paid to critical public places and other points prone to public disturbance, the CP assured members of the public that security had already been beefed up to ensure a crime-free Salah celebration.
CP Mohammed further charges heads of formations to personally supervise their personnel deployed for this special assignment and warn them not to infringe on the rights of citizens but to protect them towards untold incidence. They are to ensure a 24/7-hourly surveillance of their respective area of operations.
While soliciting for the cooperation of all and sundry, 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.
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.
The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command wishes all Muslim faithfuls and visitors a joyous and peaceful celebration.
E-Signed
SP OPALOLA YEMISI OLAWOYIN, mnipr
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Osun State Command
