Police uncover terror plans in Kaduna, ban fun spots, others

The Kaduna State Police Command has cancelled all forms of social gathering during the Eid-el Fitr celebrations in the state.

Therefore, public places such as recreation centres and amusement parks will be shut from Friday.

The development followed a security alert by the state security outfit, code-named ‘Operation Yaki’, that the state might be attacked on Sallah day by terror group, known as ‘Surasuka’ or ‘Masushara’.

The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Shehu, in a statement he issued to journalists on Thursday said places like the Gamji Gate Amusement Park, Galaxy Park and others would be closed down during the celebration.

He also disclosed that the State Police Command had deployed both conventional and mobile policemen, as well as undercover operatives to man and monitor vulnerable points, with a view to ensuring tight security across the state.

Shehu warned residents against accommodating or harboring strange fellows, as the Boko Haram terror group had changed their tactics of attacks.
He urged parents and guardians to be vigilant, monitor and warn their children and not allow them to be used by mischief makers.