The Bauchi state government has denied reports of a fatal attack on police personnel by bandits, saying the incident was a community conflict and that the perpetrators will account for their actions.
Governor Bala Mohammed made the clarification at the opening session of an extraordinary State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Bauchi, in North-East Nigeria.
It comes amid widespread reports of insecurity in different parts of northern Nigeria
The incident in question happened on the 22nd of November in Sabon Sara village, in Darazo Local Government Area which led to the deaths of 5 police officers.
The police public relations officer, Bauchi state command, Ahmed Wakil, was later quoted as saying the men were ambushed by “unidentified youths” while trying to manage a herder-farmer conflict in the area
The state has doubled down on that claim, with the governor insisting that contrary to it being a bandit attack, it was a communual conflict
On the temporary closure of schools across the state, the governor said the decision was based on intelligence received from security agencies as part of proactive measures, especially considering recent incidents in some other states.
Governor Bala Mohammed further disclosed that plans are being finalized to strengthen safety and security measures in schools—particularly those situated in vulnerable communities
On the economy, Bauchi State is also planning to secure foreign loans to bridge critical gaps in infrastructure and human development as part of efforts to promote good governance and deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
This it hopes will put the state on the path for sustainable growth and development.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
