The Zamfara Police Command has deployed 1,200 policemen across the state to provide security during the Eid-el Kabir celebrations.
This was made known in a statement on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Muhammad Shehu.
He disclosed that policemen were deployed to cover all the praying grounds, shopping malls and recreational centres across the state.
Shehu said: “In view of this, the command reinforced and adjusted its personnel deployed to vulnerable communities particularly in Anka, Maru, Maradun, Shinkafi and Zurmi local government areas.
“We reinforced crime fighting logistics for effective high visibility patrols, stop and search as well as raiding criminals hideouts.
“Deployment of safer highway patrol teams to all major roads in the state to ensure security and safety of travellers and commuters.
“Utilizing other relevant platforms to ensure all security agencies are able to deal with any security threat.”
Shehu further urged people of the state to be security conscious while celebrating the Sallah festivals.
