Adebayo Adenrele
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Akinwale Adeniran on Sunday felicitated Muslim faithful as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-kabir.
This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s public relations officer, DSP Sunday Abutu.
While ensuring the citizens of maximum security, he warned hoodlums to steer clear of the state and not jeopardize the essence of the celebration.
The statement reads, “The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP AKINWALE KUNLE ADENIRAN, mni, on behalf of all the Officers and Men of the Command, felicitates with the good people of Ekiti State, especially the Muslim Faithful as they celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.
“The Commissioner, while assuring everyone of adequate security during and after the celebration, implores the Muslim Faithfuls to use this period of celebration to pray for the peace and progress of Nigeria.
“The Area Commanders, the DPOs and the Heads of Tactical and Intelligence units have been directed to strategically beef up security and ensure the deployment of adequate Operatives to all strategic points and places of celebrations across the State. Those deployed have been warned to discharge their duties with professionalism, legality, firmness and respect for the rights of citizens while imploring citizens to cooperate with the Police and other security agents.
“The Commissioner also enjoins parents and guardians to warn their wards against all acts that could hamper and jeopardize the essence of the celebration or alter the peaceful atmosphere currently being enjoyed across the State as defiants 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”.