The State Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Jos Plateau on monday informed
members of the public, Muslim Clerics and Worshippers that there is a
ban on procession in the evening of 20th November, 2018 after the
Id-el-Maulud celebration.
The police public relations officer,of Plateau state
command, DSP Tyopev Terna, in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos also reads
that the Command wishes to remind members of the general public that
the ban on fire-works; bangers, knock outs etc is still in force and the
Command shall not hesitate to prosecute both sellers and users of these
disturbing items.
“The DPOs have been instructed to arrest and prosecute any person
that sells or uses these items to serve as deterrent to others.”
“Moreover, motorcycles operation has been banned within the Jos
Metropolis and the Police are out to enforce the ban without fear or
favour.”
“The tricycle riders in the state are encouraged to work within the
officially approved hours of 0600hrs to 2100hrs in compliance with the
Plateau State Government’s directive.”
The Nigeria Police Plateau State Command has marshaled out a total
of two thousand one hundred (2100)personal to carry out the task.
The break down of the personnel is; 121 SPOs, 387 Inspectors, 1520 Rank and File and 72 Traffic Wardens.
Protection of lives and property through effective vehicular and foot Patrols during the period is our utmost concern.
Members of the Public are advised to be security conscious and report suspicious movement around them to the Police.
Owners of vehicles are advised to apply minimum security by fixing
pedal and or steering locks in addition to the tracking devices on their
vehicles.