Bauchi security agencies deploy personnel to protect protesters

The Bauchi State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has deployed adequate personnel to strategic locations to ensure the safety of lives and property.

The security agencies, led by Commissioner of Police CP Auwal Mohammed Musa, stated that the operatives are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the public in light of the upcoming nationwide protest scheduled for Wednesday, August 1, 2024.

A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, said: “In anticipation of this event, the Command, in collaboration with other sister security agencies, has put in place extensive security measures to safeguard lives and property.

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“This includes the deployment of tactical teams, uniformed and plainclothes personnel, and intelligence assets to protect areas that may be vulnerable to potential disruptions.

“In the interest of public safety and maintaining order, the Command urges all groups intending to participate in the protest to provide essential details to the Commissioner of Police.

“This information should outline the proposed protest routes and assembly points, the expected duration of the protest, the names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers, as well as measures to prevent any criminal elements from hijacking the peaceful protest.”

He said that the Command, alongside other sister security agencies, is fully prepared to address any potential disruptions. He urged the residents to desist from engaging in activities that may threaten public peace.

The Commissioner urged members of the public not to relent in providing useful information that can assist in making the state secure.

The CP also enjoined the public to report any suspicious individuals or objects to the nearest police station or contact the Bauchi State Police Control Room at 08151849417 or 09053872273.