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From Paul Orude, Bauchi
Bauchi State Commissioner of Police (CP), Alhassan Aminu, has assured Christian faithful and their well-wishers of a peaceful Easter celebration
In a press statement signed by the State Command Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Aminu assured residents of the state of the command’s readiness to protect the lives and property of citizens, before, during and after the celebrations.
“The command, in conjunction with other sister security agencies and all relevant stakeholders, will do everything within its power to ensure the serenity of the period.
“To this effect, the CP has ordered the deployment of adequate personnel comprising, the conventional police and tactical teams of the Command as well as necessary logistics to ensure water-tight security at all strategic locations across the state.
“Personnel deployed for this critical assignment are under the strict instruction of the commissioner of police to all officers deployed to be civil but firm in the discharge of their functions.
“While felicitating members of the public as Christendom commemorates the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Commissioner of Police is hereby calling on religious leaders, worshipers and residents of the state to cooperate with the police and other security agencies, as adequate and comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place to guarantee a hitch-free celebration,” the statement emphasised.
