Policemen have been deployed to secure the Assakio Central Mosque in Nasarawa state following the discovery of an image of the Cross in the premises.

The appearance of the crucifix in the vicinity of the mosque left people in awe as hundreds of people from the area and neighboring places trooped to the place for deliverance.

The Cross, which is considered the symbol of Christ, was illuminated on the ground close to the mosque.

The state commissioner of police, Mr. Abubakar Bello, who visited the scene of the strange sighting, revealed the deployment of security officials to the area.

Bello also visited the house of Osula Inarigu, the paramount ruler in the town, advising the people to try to live in peace with each other as that would bring about development.

The police chief stated that the appearance of the Cross should not lead to controversy in the area which as security had been beefed-up.

Inarigu also advised the people to live in harmony irrespective of their religious differences.