The Police in Bauchi State have assured the residents of their readiness to perform their statutory responsibility of protecting lives and properties before, during and after the EID EL-FITR celebration.
According to a statement issued by its spokesman, Ahmed Wakil, the command will collaborate with other relevant security agencies, and all critical stakeholders, to ensure that the celebration is peaceful and hitch-free.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, Umar Mamman Sanda, has ordered the deployment of adequate officers and men, comprising the conventional police and other tactical teams, to all the praying grounds and venues of events in the state.
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According to the statement, the command is fully prepared to deal with hoodlums, political thugs and other disgruntled elements, that may attempt to cause a breakdown of law and order.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)