Kaduna State Government has advised citizens across the state against explosive devices planted in public places by terrorists.
In a statement by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan and issued to newsmen in Kaduna, the statement says this follows sustained assessments by security agencies, and the possibility of terrorists looking to harm citizens, by discreetly placing explosives in public facilities such as schools, hospitals, hotels, bars, entertainment centres, restaurants, parks, major roads and places of worship.
According to the Statement, Security agencies are working to ensure that no harm or destruction comes to residents and facilities.
The Statement urged citizens to be alive to the threat, and to remain watchful for suspicious persons loitering, or packages seemingly abandoned in strategic places.
“Increased general awareness is strongly advised, and frequent thorough checks of premises are recommended”
It says any suspicious person or object observed must be immediately reported to the nearest security formation.
The statement added that, Quarry operators are also advised to enhance security on their sites, and to ensure that explosive materials are not readily accessible to be carted away for criminal purposes.
Sites will be inspected for compliance while close moniitoring of the situation by security agencies will continue.
REL/AMINU DALHATU