Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Sylvester Alabi, has assured the residents of the state of a hitch-free Easter celebration.
In a statement he issued through the Bauchi State Police spokesman SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the commissioner wished the general public a Happy Easter celebration.
He also called on the people of the state to use this period for sober reflection, offer prayers for the peace, progress and unity of the State and the Nation at large.
The Commissioner of Police also called on religious leaders, worshipers and residents of the Slstate to cooperate with the police and other security agencies, as adequate and comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place to guarantee a hitch-free celebration.
“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 in order to safeguard lives and properties, 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 beats.
“Consequently, high visibility Policing will be maintained before, during, and after the Celebration; as Police patrol vehicles have been strategically deployed on our highways and undercover operatives and Policemen have also been mobilized to cover every nooks and crannies.
“The Commissioner of Police therefore, enjoined the good People of the State to be peaceful, during celebration.
“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; 08151849417.”
