One week to Easter, the Kaduna State government has issued a security alert calling on residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious persons and actions to the security agencies for prompt action.
In a statement signed by Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, the government once again commended the people of the state for their vigilance, and urged all residents to remain security-conscious and alert.
Aruwan said that churches and mosques shall continue to maintain necessary security measures, especially on major days of worship and congregation, particularly Sundays and Fridays.
The statement urged managers of places of large gatheringsto also step up their security measures and called on visitors to such spots to cooperate with the new safety measures.
The statement read in part: “Kaduna State Government once again commends the people of the state for their vigilance, and urges all residents to remain security-conscious and alert.
“Churches and Mosques shall continue to maintain necessary security measures, especially on major days of worship and congregation, particularly Sundays and Fridays.
“The authorities responsible for places of mass gatherings such as markets, shopping malls and parks are also directed to step up security while visitors to such places should be vigilantly careful and cooperate with the security procedures.
“As the Easter period approaches, the government requested that residents should report any and all suspicious persons and actions to the security agencies.
“In the light of the successes that the military is recording in the North-East theatre, the terrorists may be contemplating attacks on soft targets in murderous desperation.
“Therefore, residents are advised to remain vigilant and alert, and to comply with security procedures as they go about their lawful business,” the statement further advised.
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