Protest: Police vow to ensure public safety of Bauchi residents

The Bauchi State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Auwal Mohammed Musa, has vowed to ensure the safety of citizens before, during, and after the planned nationwide protest against bad governance.

The Commissioner, Auwal Musa Mohammed, also stressed that the Command is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the public in light of the protest scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 1, 2024.

In anticipation of this event, the Command, in collaboration with other security agencies in the state, has put in place extensive security measures to safeguard lives and property.

These measures include 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.

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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 organizers, as well as measures to prevent any criminal elements from hijacking the peaceful protest.

The Command, alongside other security agencies, is fully prepared to address any potential disruptions and emphasizes the importance of upholding peace and stability within the state.

Citizens and residents of the state are advised against engaging in activities that may threaten public peace.

Finally, the CP urged members of the public not to relent in providing useful information that will assist in making the state secure, assuring them that all information given will be treated with absolute confidentiality.

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, as stated by the Command’s PPRO, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil.