The Gombe State Police Command on Saturday warned in opposition to the sale of knockouts, fireworks, unauthorized use of siren, lined license plates and elimination of motorbike silencers.
In accordance with a press assertion signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar, the choice is a part of the command’s efforts to accentuate safety to make sure the security and well-being of residents through the Christmas celebrations.
He disclosed that the measures have been Police Commissioner Hayatu Usman's proactive strategy to forestall prison actions and preserve relative peace for a hassle-free celebration throughout the state.
The assertion reads partially: “In his deal with on the month-to-month convention on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Usman, reiterated the continued ban on the sale and use of firecrackers, knockouts, sirens and overlaying of quantity plates. Public compliance with these measures stays crucial to the general security of law-abiding residents and guests alike.
“The CP has directed a number of police officers, together with division heads, space commanders, tactical commanders, Mopol commanders and divisional law enforcement officials, to make sure early deployment of their personnel to strategic places together with locations of worship and different public locations.
“The CP directs the officer accountable for the Motor Site visitors Division (MTD) to additionally guarantee early deployment of visitors constables on gauge roads and busy roads for clean visitors circulate and arrest of visitors violators for an accident-free celebration. Enforcement of the CP pointers is of utmost significance.”
Abubakar famous that the CP has emphasised the significance of synergy and known as on officers to collaborate with different safety businesses, group leaders and related stakeholders in intelligence gathering and knowledge sharing that may assist in successfully stopping and combating crime.
“Nonetheless, the Commissioner of Police additionally assures members of the general public of the extent of preparedness and dedication of the command to make sure the security and safety of all residents through the festive interval,” he added.
Whereas emphasizing the necessity for private security and safety consciousness, the assertion urged the general public to stay vigilant, report suspicious actions to police and cooperate with police and different safety personnel to take care of a peaceable and crime-free setting to create.
“In conclusion, the Command is taking proactive measures to reinforce safety forward of the celebration of the Christmas season. Residents can relaxation assured that the command is ready to make sure enough and well timed deployment of safety personnel, making certain a protected and peaceable festive season.
“Lastly, the Commissioner of Police calls on mother and father/guardians to be vigilant of their kids/guardians throughout this festive interval and additional advises motorists to drive with warning and the nice folks of the state to be conscious of their security and each report a suspicious individual. /individuals of their midst,” Abubakar mentioned.