Ahead of Sunday’s upcoming Sallah celebrations, the Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, said on Saturday that the command has deployed adequate personnel to enhance security.

In a statement on Saturday, he said, “The command under the stewardship of CP Bello Shehu has deployed adequate personnel, operational assets, and enhanced visibility patrols across the state to ensure a safe and secure environment for all citizens before, during, and after the Sallah celebration.”

He noted that the command called on recalcitrant elements who may attempt to foment trouble during the celebrations to desist from such actions.

“The command, in collaboration with sister security agencies as well as all relevant security stakeholders in the state, is fully prepared to deal decisively with any troublemakers.

“The CP called on parents/guardians to caution their children/wards against engaging in acts that contradict the law, as the command will not tolerate any form of lawlessness or disruption of public peace,” he added.

He further called on the people of the state to cooperate with the police and other security agencies to ensure a peaceful and enjoyable Sallah celebration. He reemphasised the command’s commitment towards providing watertight security during this period.

“In case of any emergency or security concern, members of the public are advised to make use of the emergency numbers below for timely report and swift response by the command on, 08156977777, 0707 272 2539, 090538722471,” Sadiq added.

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The Sokoto State Police Command has ramped up security measures to ensure public safety before, during, and after the 2025 Eid-Fitr celebrations.

Commissioner of Police Ahmed Musa has directed all “Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical commanders to intensify intelligence gathering.”

He also urged them to conduct raids on identified black spots to preempt potential security threats and maintain law and order during the festivities.

According to a Friday statement from the command’s spokesman, DSP Ahmed Rufai, CP Musa has approved the deployment of operational assets, including “anti-riot water cannons, strategically placed patrol vehicles, and stationed police personnel at key locations” to enhance visibility policing.

“Additionally, patrol vehicles will be strategically positioned, and police personnel will be stationed at key locations to enhance visibility policing.

“The command will also conduct stop-and-search operations at all entry and exit points in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure comprehensive security coverage,” the statement read.

In his goodwill message to Muslim faithful in Sokoto, CP Musa urged residents to remain law-abiding and embrace tolerance, regardless of religious or ethnic differences.

He also called for public vigilance: “Residents are encouraged to be vigilant, supervise their wards, and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or security outfit.

For a swift response, the police command has made its “emergency hotline 08032345167 available for immediate assistance.”

Reaffirming the command’s “commitment to maintaining peace and security,” CP Musa assured citizens that officers would remain on high alert throughout the “Eid-Fitr celebrations and beyond.”