Today, worshippers in Plateau State were advised to go to Church on time to enable security operatives to conduct screening before service commences. Also, drivers and commuters should avoid carrying any form of weapon to Church, as anyone caught will be arrested.

Spokesman of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major Adam Umar, who gave the warnings in a statement at the weekend, also warned drivers to avoid vehicle over-loading and reckless driving as it poses threat to lives and offenders would be detained until after the celebration.

“All religious leaders and citizens are encouraged to preach peace and unity and avoid hate-speeches. Use of Keke and motorcycles is banned on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26, 2017, as well as January 1, 2018. Firecrackers are banned as users risk being arrested.“A show of force to build public confidence is to be conducted on Sunday, December 24 and Sunday, December 31, 2017. And the public is encouraged not to panic. No form of demonstration is allowed throughout the Yuletide period.

“People should report all suspicious persons and activities to the nearest OPSH location or police station.“In case of any emergency, citizens are advised to call the following numbers: 08021212139, 08149000091, 08090498333, 08074633336,” the statement reads.The OPSH also said that its attention has been drawn to a false and malicious report on social media that some villages and routes in Southern Kaduna were not safe for passage.

“This rumour is being spread by faceless crisis merchants who only trend when they cause unnecessary panic among Nigerians. We wish to categorically state that there is no threat, crisis or breach of security anywhere around Southern Kaduna.

“The roads and all the communities around Southern Kaduna are, therefore, safe and free for passage. We urge residents, travellers and other law-abiding Nigerians to go about their normal daily activities, as they should be rest assured of security, especially during the Yuletide season.

We have beefed up adequate security in all areas under our command in accordance with international best practices to meet up any unforeseen circumstance. We, therefore, call on the general public to ignore the message in its entirety,” it added.

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YULETIDE SECURITY: Use of Keke and motorcycles banned on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26, 2017, as well as January 1, 2018, also Firecrackers are banned