Families,
friends and fun-seekers will have to make do with a quiet Eid-el-Kabir
in Kaduna State after the State Security Council announced the closure
of all state recreational facilities and parks.
The council made this known on Wednesday in a statement after its weekly meeting.
“The council examined measures to enhance security of lives and property
in the state, and reaffirmed the need to continue to engage citizens in
building and maintaining security awareness.
“The council also noted that soft targets have been attacked in several
states, including ours. Government is therefore obliged to take actions
to protect citizens and increase security activity. Therefore enhanced
security measures will be put implemented in places of worship,
including prayer grounds. Government regrets any inconvenience to
citizens that may arise from such restrictions and security activity.
“In order to ensure hitch free Eid-El-Kabir celebrations and safeguard
security of lives and property in the course of the Sallah festivities,
the security council has taken the following security advisory measures:
“All parks and recreational centres, including Gamji Gate Park, the
Amusement Park, Kaduna, and other related places will not be open for
social gatherings.
“Murtala Muhammad Square, Kaduna, will, as usual, host Eid prayers. It
will, however, not be open for any social gathering or celebration
except for the Eid Prayers stated.
“The Council wishes the Muslim Ummah successful and hitch-free Sallah celebrations throughout the State.
“Furthermore, the Council appeals to citizens for increased vigilance.
The people of Kaduna State are encouraged to report to the nearest
security agency any suspicious persons or groups engaging in unusual
activity”, the statement read.
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