The directive was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdussalam (retd.).
He said the decision was taken to safeguard lives and property, noting that the prevailing security situation does not support large public gatherings.
“During festivities, recreational centres attract large crowds. However, the current security situation does not favour such gatherings,” Abdussalam said.
According to the directive, operators of recreational facilities are to suspend activities from Thursday, March 19 to Monday, March 23, 2026.
Security agencies, including military commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and local government authorities, have been directed to ensure strict compliance across all 17 local government areas of the state.
The government said the measure is a preventive step to ensure a peaceful and incident-free Sallah celebration.
The Delta State Government has condemned reports of harassment and sexual assault of women during…
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on residents of Abuja…
The African Democratic Congress has called on Nigerians, particularly the Muslim faithful, to sustain the…
9A leadership crisis is emerging in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a faction led…
Nigerian gospel singer Judikay has announced the birth of her second child, describing the baby…
Muslim faithful across Kwara State gathered on Friday at the Ilorin Emirate Central Praying Ground…