Awunah said police commanders are also directed to collaborate with sister agencies and community leaders to monitor activities of undesirable elements in the society
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This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, ASP Anjuguri Manzah, in Abuja on Thursday
He urged the people to continue to pray to the almighty Allah to give the country peace, unity and stability.
The statement said that no recreational centre or Amusement park should be opened to the public during the celebrations.
The police boss promised that the Nigeria Police would provide robust security throughout the period of the festival
Governor Ambode said since Islam preaches the message of peace and tolerance, every Nigerian should embrace brotherly love and harmonious co-existence.
A statement signed by the Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Tukur Ismail Gusau, said the decision was in line with the new resolve of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies in Operation LAFIYA DOLE to ensure that the people of Borno State enjoy a hitch free Sallah celebration
This was disclosed on Monday via a press statement by the Director of Press of the Ministry of Interior, Yusuf Isiaka, on behalf of the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abubakar Magaji
Known in Islamic parlance as Eid Al-Adha, Muslims sacrifice an animal – usually a sheep, goat, cow or camel – as something of an offering to God as the Prophet Abraham once did
The governor, who spoke with newsmen after the prayers at the Lagos Central Mosque, Nnamdi Azikiwe Street, Lagos, said that whatever Nigerians want for themselves lies in their hands to achieve
This was the admonition by Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State in a statement on his behalf by the Director Bureau of Communication and Strategy in his office, Semiu Okanlawon
Dr. Uduaghan, who made the appeal in his goodwill message to Muslim faithfuls in the country, said peaceful co-existence and understanding among citizens was essential in the face of the prevailing security challenges in the country
This directive was contained in a police signal issued on October 12, 2013, by the office of the IGP, addressed to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in-charge of Zones and State Command Commissioners of Police
The statement, signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Fatima Bamidele, urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for the peace and unity of the nation
A statement issued in Sokoto by Prof. Sambo Wali, the Chairman of the Sokoto Sultanate Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, said this followed the sighting of the crescent from across the country on Saturday
He stated that it is the intention of the government to raise the cattle hub to international standard, which is the dream of the administration, saying that the farm will be managed through private sector operators in a public private partnership with the government
Jonathan, in a Sallah message, also said that it had become imperative to reflect on how Nigerians can bring together the ideals and virtues of their religious beliefs to resolve the many challenges facing the nation
Kalu admonished all Nigerians, irrespective of religion, to imbibe the spirit of love, brotherhood and tolerance amongst themselves as exemplified by Prophet Mohammed (SAW)