Adamawa
Government is considering temporary review of the use of hijab in security
prone areas as part of measures to contain suicide bombers.
The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy,
Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, announced this on Sunday in Yola.
He was addressing newsmen on the outcome of an emergency
security meeting over the Friday’s twin bomb blasts in Madagali market that led
to many dead and injuries.
Sajoh said Gov. Muhammadu Bindow would meet with members
of Adamawa Muslim Council and other stakeholders to discuss the possibility of
taking that temporary measure, adding that those that carried out the Madagali
suicide attack were in hijab.
Sajoh said the meeting also underscored the need for
people to be more vigilant during this festive period and in places like
markets, motor parks, churches and mosques.
“We also resolved in the meeting, based on security recommendations, to assist members of vigilance groups in the areas in view of their contribution to security agencies.
“We also resolved in the meeting, based on security recommendations, to assist members of vigilance groups in the areas in view of their contribution to security agencies.
“We also want to appeal to the media on sensational
reporting and the need to verify their facts before reporting.
The media need to know that the terrorists are banking on
such sensational reports.”
The commissioner said victims of the attack were
responding to treatment in Michika General Hospital and already, the governor
had directed all health personnel in neigbouring Hong and Mubi Local
Governments to move to the affected area.
“The state emergency management agency has also been
directed to give urgent support to victims and relations of victims.”
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