The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad called on the citizens/residents of the State to use this festive period for sober reflection, and offer prayers for the peace, progress, and unity of the State and the Nation at large.
A statement signed by the Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, said that the commissioner of Police felicitated with Christendom and urged the faithful to emulate the true teachings of Jesus Christ by selflessly love one another, promoting peace and unity in their livelihood.
The statement read, “The Commissioner of Police has equally called on religious leaders, worshipers, and the good people of the State to cooperate with the Police and other Security agencies, as adequate and comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place to guarantee hitch-free celebrations.
“Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police has directed all Area Commanders, Heads of Departments, and Divisional Police Officers to ventilate the State with overt and covert security deployments to safeguard lives and property, provide security coverage to all worship and recreational centers, and conduct raids on identified trouble spots, while all the Police Divisions of the Command have been charged to emplace adequate measures in their neighborhood policing beat.
“Consequently, high visibility Policing will be maintained before, during, and after the Celebrations; as Police patrol vehicles have been strategically deployed on our highways and undercover operatives and Policemen have also been mobilized to cover all nooks and crannies.
“The Command, therefore, enjoined the good People of the State to be peaceful, during celebrations.
“In case of any distress before, during, and after the Celebration, members of the public are advised to visit any of the Police Stations nearest to them or call our emergency number; CRU 08023684497, 09048226246.
