Police caution against lawlessness on Eid-Ul-Fitr

Accra, Oct. 12, GNA - The Accra Regional Police Command on Friday called on Muslim leaders to advise their youth groups to desist from any act that would be in breach of the law during the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr.

It noted that some youth groups used such occasions to block roads, ride unregistered motorbikes, vandalise properties and cause general mayhem in certain parts of the city.

"We will not tolerate any breach of the peace in any community as happened in the past during such celebrations," the Police said in an official statement.

The Police said it shared the joy of a happy Eid-Ul-Fitr with Muslims, but warned that it could not compromise its professional stance on law breakers and other misfits during those happy occasions. "The (Police) Command therefore wishes to exhort all Muslim leaders to warn the youth groups to desist from any such acts in breach of the law because the Police will deal ruthlessly with anybody who will use the occasion to disturb the peace of the public," it said.