By Bashir Hassan Abubakar
In preparation for hitch free Eid-El Kabir celebration, the Bauchi State Police Command has re-strategized the security disposition and deployed adequate human and material resources with a view to fortifying security across the state before, during and after the festivity.
The command has taken into consideration the possibility of miscreants and disgruntled element taking advantage of occasion to perpetrate their nefarious activities.
This was contained in a press release issued today by the Acting PPRO of the Command ASP Aminu Gimba Ahmed
on behalf of Commissioner of Police,
Bauchi State Command
Accordingly, the command has 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.
The statement added that, 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 with Muslim faithfuls 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.
It also urge 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.