The police in Gombe State have imposed movement restrictions from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., starting Friday – today, February 7.
In a statement issued on Thursday – yesterday, February 6 – the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi explained that the restrictions were a response to intelligence reports indicating threats to public safety and security.
“Intelligence reports inundating the Police Command in Gombe State point to rising threats to the safety and security of citizens in the state,” Abdullahi said.
He added as a result of the Command’s determination to curb these threats, it had decided to impose the movement restrictions between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. that would take effect from Feb. 7, emphasizing that the police prioritised citizens’ safety over and above other considerations.
Urging the public to cooperate in ensuring that the state remains a safe and secure place to live, he advised parents and guardians to caution their wards against violation of the restrictions, warning that the police would not tolerate any attempts to breach them.