2,900 police deploy in Bauchi for Eid-El-Kabir

Bauchi state police command has deployed 2,900 police officers and men to strategic areas across the state to ensure security and a hitch free Eid-El-Kabir celebration. Bauchi state police commissioner Sanusi Lemi told journalists at a briefing that the command is fully prepared to deal with miscreants that may cause panic among the public during […]

Bauchi state police command has deployed 2,900 police officers and men to strategic areas across the state to ensure security and a hitch free Eid-El-Kabir celebration.

Bauchi state police commissioner Sanusi Lemi told journalists at a briefing that the command is fully prepared to deal with miscreants that may cause panic among the public during the Sallah celebration.

"We have  ordered effective and extensive deployment of officers and men of the Command as well as all necessary logistics to all praying grounds and to all nooks and cronies of the State.

"We have also directed all DPOs to personally supervise the deployment of their men and patrol their areas throughout the period.," he said.

The Commisioner therefore assured the people of Bauchi State of the Command readiness to perform its mandatory and statutory duty of protecting their lives and properties.‎