Adamawa blast: Govt to review use of hijab
Adamawa State 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 Governor 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.”
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