May 29: Police assures Bauchi residents seamless inauguration ceremony

By Ahmed Ahmed

Police Command Bauchi has assured a seamless inauguration ceremony of the state Governor-Elect, Monday  May 29, 2023 in the state capital.

This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner of Police CP Aminu Alhassan signed by the Spokesman of the Command SP Ahmed Wakil made available to Newsmen on Saturday in Bauchi.

He said the Command is pleased to provide an update on the security plan devised for the upcoming 2023 Gubernatorial Inauguration on Monday 29 May at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi.

According to him, we are  collaborating closely with all levels of government, private sectors, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and other security agencies.

“We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. Our collective objective is to facilitate a commendable and seamless inauguration ceremony on May 29, 2023,” he said.

CP Alhassan explain that the command has mobilized its operational and human resources to establish a robust security arrangement,

“Adequate personnel have been assigned to safeguard the Government House/VIP Lodges, provide security in and around the Stadium, monitor the State’s borders, and oversee entry and exit points, as well as critical government installations.

“The deployed operatives include members of the police command and other Tactical Squads, such as the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Special Protection Unit (SPU), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) CBRN, SIB State Intelligence Bureau, NPF Medical, NPF Mounted Troops, and K9 units, among others.

“The command also deployed all available Patrol vehicles and highly efficient drones for aerial surveillance within the State and its surroundings. Furthermore, the Command’s Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) will be stationed at strategic locations around the State,” the boss said.

He added that Police and other security personnel will be positioned along the routes to and from the Inauguration Grounds. Rigorous safety measures will be implemented for individuals entering the venue,

He said  screenings and searches, while traffic control will be efficiently managed in collaboration with the protocol sub-committee of the transition committee, ensuring seamless traffic flow.

The Police Boss also directed all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Head of Departments, and other sister security agencies to reinforce the Inauguration venue with operational equipment provided by the Force.

The CP urged citizens to adhere to the rules and regulations governing the Inauguration and swearing-in ceremony.

He reminds the good citizens of the State to promptly report any suspicious activity or individuals to the Police or other relevant security agencies.

“We implore all law-abiding citizens to support the Police in our mission to ensure the safety and security of all,” CP Alhassan stressed.