The police in Niger has assured residents of the state that it will provide adequate security before, during and after the Eid el-Fitr celebration in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Adamu Usman, who stated this in Minna on Monday, said that the police and other security agencies were working towards ensuring a crisis-free celebration across the 25 local government areas of the state.

He also said that an effective operational order on how to provide security at the prayer grounds, public buildings, recreation centres and motor parks have been issued to appropriate deployed personnel.

Mr Usman said that the security agencies had mobilised sufficient armed personnel to enhance the free movement of residents in all the major highways before, during and after the festivities.

The commissioner urged parents to caution their wards against any act of public disturbance such as youth restiveness, thuggery, horse-riding and car drifting.

 “We will not hesitate to clamp down on any miscreants who may want to use the period to cause any disruption of public peace.

“The ban of traditional horse-riding and use of fireworks, knockouts, banger and other explosive devices is still in force.

“Anyone found riding horse for any celebration shall be arrested and such horse will be confiscated,” he warned.

He called on the public to be security conscious before, during and after the celebration and to report any suspicious movement or persons to the nearest security agencies for intervention.

Niger has witnessed several violent attacks and kidnaps by Boko Haram and bandits, leading to communities in Niger signing a N20 million peace deal with Boko Haram terrorists to avoid attacks on their communities.

The residents of the affected communities also purchased six bikes worth N500,000 for the terrorists.