Heightened Security Not In Response To Tuesday's Blast, Says Jigawa Police

Jigawa Police has explained that the high security presence in the state is in preparation for Saturday’s re-run election and has nothing to do with Tuesday's explosion.

An explosion at the popular Hakimi street in Dutse and injured a businessman, Friday Frayo.

The Commissioner of Police, Effiom Ekot, during an interactive session with newsmen ahead of the assembly rerun election in five Local Government Areas said the heightened security is to forestall any breach of peace.

“We want to raise the security conscious of our people and equally tell those who like to cause trouble in the state to know that we are on ground and will not tolerate any situation that causes apprehension.

“I want to appeal to residents to remain calm. The increased police and military visibility is for the peace and good of all of us.

“So, people should cooperate with all security agencies to make sure that the state maintained its status of number one peaceful state in the country,” the CP said.

"Nobody is being harassed and nobody will be harassed. Those doing their legitimate businesses should continue to do that without any fear.

“The check points were not because of the recent explosion, but for tomorrow’s election, so those doing legitimate businesses should not be afraid.”

The police chief assured that the explosion was being investigated, adding that anyone found involved will be dealt with accordingly.

He said no arrest has been made by the command, but added that the police was on top of the situation.

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