ASHENEWS reports that the Borno State Police Command says that it has put in place measures to ensure a hitch-free Eid-il-Fitr celebration in the state.
The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusufu Lawal stated this in a statement signed and made available on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the command, ASP Kaneth Daso in Maiduguri, the state capital.
The statement noted that physical and material assets at the disposal of the command have been mobilized for effective crowd control and crime prevention measures before, during and after the festivity
The statement added that the command has equally put in place crowd control measures.
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It therefore advised Muslim faithful to observe prayers at designated praying grounds closer to their neighborhood as part of their civic responsibility for public safety.
“While wishing the public especially Muslim faithful a happy Eid-il-Fitr celebration, the Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawal enjoins members of the public to be law-abiding and security conscious at all times, Parents are also advised to watch over their children and wards during the festive period.
“The command also released the following contacts are available for emergencies: 08068075581, 08069941935.”
About Borno state
Borno State is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Yobe to the west for about 421 km, Gombe to the southwest for 93 km, and Adamawa to the south.
Its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon for about 426 km (265 miles, partly across the Ebedi and Kalia Rivers), its northern border forms part of the national border with Niger, for about 223 km mostly across the Komadougou-Yobe River.
Its northeastern border forms all of the national border with Chad for 85 km (53 miles), being the only Nigerian state to border three foreign countries. It takes its name from the historic emirate of Borno, with the emirate’s old capital of Maiduguri serving as the capital city of Borno State.
The state was formed in 1976 when the former North-Eastern State was broken up. It originally included the area that is now Yobe State, which became a distinct state in 1991.
By Babagana Wakil, Maiduguri
