Nigeria: Niger Muslims Observe Sallah Amidst Tight Security

Minna — The Eid Fitri was observed in Niger State amidst tight security as the state police command deployed 3,000 personnel to worship centres across the state.

Men and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Department of State Security Service also complimented the effort to forestall any breach of peace during the celebration.

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