Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Sylvester Abiodun Alabi has declared that the command is ready to combat any eventualities as Nigerians celebrate the
He listed Zaki, Gamawa, Darazo and Dambam as the local government areas bordering Yobe state, saying the level of suspicion became high following the attempted vandalisation of telecommunication masts in Gamawa.
Baba said security operatives arrested five persons in connection with the incident, adding that already the state government has beefed up security around the neighboring communities.
He said the state government has identified some security threats associated with influx of people into the state from Yobe where Boko Haram has been wreaking havoc.
Baba said Governor Bala Mohammed has provided the needed support to security operatives to intensify patrol and surveillance, especially border communities with Yobe.
May 3, 2021
The Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), Mohammed Sabiu Baba, (middle) flanked by the CP, Sylvester Abiodun Alabi (left) and the Director, DSS during the briefing on Monday
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Following the arrest of five bandits, the Bauchi State government has said that the state is under threat of terrorists from neighbouring Yobe State.
The Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), Mohammed Sabiu Baba, while addressing journalists after an emergency security council meeting at the Government House on Monday said that “following the overrunning of Geidam in Yobe State by the Boko Haram militants, there has been an influx of people into the state through four LGAs in the Northern part of the Bauchi State.”
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