By Udesinanna Stephen
The Ekiti State Police Command has felicitated with Muslim faithfuls over the celebration of the Eid-el Fitr, as it beef up security in the state.
As contained in a press statement obtained by ROUNDOFFNEWS, the State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, mni, on behalf of Officers and Men of the Command, felicitated with the people of the State, especially the Muslim Faithfuls.
The statement which was signed by the State’s Police Public Relations Officer dsp Abutu Sunday, Anipr, revealed that “The Area Commanders, the DPOs and Heads of Tactical and intelligence Units have been directed to beef up security and ensure the deployment of adequate Operatives to all strategic points and places of celebrations across the State.”
The Commissioner, assured residents of adequate security during and after the celebration, while imploring the Muslim Faithfuls to pray for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria in the holy period.
Also, the Commissioner called on parents and guardians “to warn their wards against any act that could frustrate the celebration or alter the peaceful atmosphere currently enjoyed across the State as those who shall be found wanting will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“The Command implores everyone to be security conscious, vigilant and immediately report to the nearest Police Station any untoward incident or happening observed in their locality or call 08062335577.”
