Following the recent attack on the Kuje Correctional facility in Abuja and the subsequent intelligence on planned attacks on Eid praying grounds during the 2022 Eid-el-Kabir today, the FCT Police Command has banned vehicles from all Eid praying grounds in Abuja.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Babaji Sunday, stated this in his Sallah message to the residents of the federal capital.
The CP further noted that in pursuance of the common resolve to beef-up security, the Command would intensify robust stop-and-search operations, high-level visibility policing patrols and surveillance of places of worship, parks, recreational centers and residential areas, as well as prompt response to any distress calls from across the FCT.
Part of the issued statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh, further said: “Muslim faithful who might wish to observe the Eid prayer at the National Eid praying ground along the Airport Road are to note that there’s enough space to admit everyone inside the praying ground. Worshipers are therefore advised to pray inside and avoid praying on the expressway in order to ensure orderliness and proper traffic management.
“Complementarily, there will also be traffic diversions on the Dantata Bridge from 7:00-10:00 am. In the same vein vehicles will not be allowed to park in front of the praying ground both on the expressway and service lanes. At all other praying grounds within the FCT, no vehicle will be permitted to park 200 meters close to the praying grounds. Worshipers and residents are therefore advised to cooperate with Police officers deployed strictly for enforcement”.
The CP added that tactical and intelligence assets of the Command have been strategically deployed across the nooks and crannies of the Territory to nip in the bud any crime or threat to the lives or property of residents.
He equally reiterated the commitment of the Command to working closely with other security and safety agencies and the citizens in promoting public safety, peace and security in the FCT.
