Kaduna Bans Sallah Parties as Ramadan Ends

                         

Following security alerts,The Kaduna Police Command has banned all social gathering activities,at recreation centers, parks, during the end of Ramadan.The security Operatives in the state said such gathering might give terror group opportunity to strike.
The head of the security outfit Col Yakubu,who raised the alarm said that security operatives have been place on the alert and also warn residents to be vigilant and be careful not to habour strangers.
The Commissioner of Police Kaduna state, Alhaji Usman Shehu,announced that  Gamji Gate Amusement Park, Galaxy Park and others would be closed down during the celebration while speaking to Journalist on Thursday.


“Praying in Eid Ground is a sign of ending the Ramadan and after the prayer, it is expected that everybody returns back to his house.“We have banned all social gathering and all operators of such centers have been instructed to lock up the venue because of the present security situation in the country and anybod,y who violates the order, will be arrested.“The state command also wishes to inform the residents that operation order/strategies to checkmate activities of criminal have been put in place.“The command has deployed both conventional and mobile policemen as well as undercover operatives to man and monitor vulnerable points with a view to ensuring tight security across the state.“The command urges parents/guardians to be vigilant, monitor and warn their children/wards and not allow them to be used by mischief makers.“More so, use of okada/street begging and hawking are still in force, all in the bid to ensure that Kaduna residents have a crime and violence free Eid-El Fitr celebration.”