Kwara Police Command has raised the alarm over the plot by some “disgruntled” elements to cause disruption at this year’s end of Ramadan prayer in Ilorin warning them to bury the thoughts as the command has put adequate security measures in place ahead of the day.
A statement signed by the Kwara State Police, Public Relations Officer, SP Okansanmi Ajayi quoted the commissioner of Kwara State Police Command, Mohammed Bagega in an Eid-l-Fitri celebration message saying: “Information at his disposal to the effect that some subversive and disgruntled elements have perfected plans to disrupt the peace and harmony in existence in the state using the Eid praying ground as a venue.”
The command also banned the use of sachet water in and around the Eid praying ground.
Bagega noted that, adequate security arrangements have been emplaced across the length and breadth of the state advising the people of the state to go about their lawful businesses.”
He further assured “the good people of Kwara state of a peaceful and hitch free Sallah celebration.
He enjoined Muslim faithful to enjoy their Sallah holidays without any fear of molestation.
The Commissioner warned: “All would-be trouble makers of the determination of the command to deal decisively with anybody found committing any act of criminality before, during and after the Sallah celebrations.”
He said: “Turning the Eid praying ground to a political rally will not be tolerated; nobody found in possession of any dangerous items like arms and ammunitions etc will be treated as a criminal; no sachet water is allowed on the praying ground as adequate water has been provided for ablution; no chanting of party slogan of any kind, praise singing of VIPs within the praying ground will also not be allowed; auto-mobile operators are advised to respect the rights of other road users as all acts of irresponsibility will be met with stiff legal consequences.”
