Kaduna State Police commissioner, Musa Garba has disclosed that over 12,000 Police officers and men have been deployed across the state, to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebration.

This is even as he called on trouble makers and hoodlums to relocate from Kaduna State, stressing that he will not hesitate to give them the right treatment should they attempt to interrupt peaceful celebration of the festive season.

The Police commissioner gave the warning while  briefing journalists at the end of his meeting divisional police officers (DPOs) and area commanders on the security arrangements for the festive period.

According to the police boss in the state, he had issued a strict instruction to all the DPOs and strategic officers under his command to prevent any unpleasant occurrence before, during and after the Sallah celebration.

He said, “All DPOs from the 23 local governments are here and they have been cautioned accordingly to ensure within their local governments.

“It might also interest you to know that over 12,000 police men have been deployed to every nook and cranny of the state and they will be visible everywhere. So, every trouble maker should stay away from Kaduna State. We are prepared to ensure peace before, during and after the Sallah celebration.

“I also want to call on all the Kaduna state citizens to be law abiding and go about their legitimate businesses without any fear as good citizens. The time of trouble makers in Kaduna State is over. We are ready for the hoodlums,” he further stressed.