Eid-El Kabir: Police Assure  Bauchi Residents  of Improved Security

Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command will provide adequate security arrangements before, during and after the  Eid-El Kabir celebration in the state.

This was contained in a press release issued yesterday   by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, ASP Aminu Gimba Ahmed on behalf of Commissioner of Police.

The command said that it is not unmindful of the activities of miscreants and disgruntled elements during the celebration, hence it has taken proactive measures to forestall any breakdown of law and order in the state. The Police said that they have ordered massive deployment of conventional police personnel as well as the tactical teams attached to the Command: Rapid Response Team (RRS), Anti-kidnapping Unit (AKU), Operation Restore Peace (ORS), Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Explosives Ordinance Disposal and Chemical Biological radioactive Nuclear (EOD&CBRN) operatives to various strategic places, especially areas that are susceptible to attack.

“Already Operation Order has been issued, while Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and DPOs have been directed to ensure apparent visibility policing during the festive period through constant supervision of officers and men deployed for the season with regards to standard operating procedures.

“In the same vein, the Command wishes to reiterate its stance to decisively descent on anyone found breaching public peace, law and order, before, during and after the festive period.

“The command then felicitates  Muslim faithful in the state on the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, and equally appreciates the good people of Bauchi state for their support and cooperation with the Police in the state”, parts of the statement read.

The Command  urged members of the public to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police post or via the following control room number: 0904 822 6246, 08151849417 for prompt assistance.