The Police Command in the FCT on Wednesday assured residents of the territory of adequate security before, during and after the Eid-el-Fitri.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Doris England, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
The Federal Government has already declared Monday, Aug. 20 and Tuesday, Aug. 21 as public holidays.
England said the command had directed more than 1,000 of its personnel to be on standby in case of emergency, adding that the measures was taken to ensure that there was adequate manpower to provide security during the festival.
She gave assurance that adequate manpower and equipment would be deployed to provide security at all the Eid grounds within the territory to enable Muslims perform their religious obligation.
“The FCT Police Command has put in place measures to ensure that Sallah is hitch-free.
“Officers and men will be deployed to strategic places within the FCT such as the Eid grounds as well as entertainment centres.
“Because of the security challenges in recent times, every resident of the FCT is advised to be security-conscious,’’ she said.
England also advised the public to report any suspicious character or movement to the police or other law enforcement agencies for prompt action.
NAN learnt that as part of the measures to ensure security on Sallah day, roads leading to the various Eid grounds will be closed to traffic. (NAN)