The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, where Governor Bala Mohammed will be inaugurated on May 29 for a second term, has been fortified, according to the Bauchi State Police Command, guaranteeing that no effort will be spared to ensure sufficient security for a successful procedure.
Additionally, the Command pledged that it is ready to deal with any resentful people or organizations that would try to start a crisis or create havoc before, during, or after the swearing-in in any region of the state.
These were mentioned by the Command’s press officer, Ahmed Wakil, in a statement to the media that was made accessible to journalists on Saturday.
The statement is entitled: “Gubernatorial inauguration: CP beefs up security in the State, fortifies Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium for a seamless inauguration ceremony. Urges citizens to cooperate with security agencies.”
Wakil, a Superintendent of Police said that specific security arrangements have been formulated towards giving citizens and visitors a conducive atmosphere for a hitch-free exercise.
He said that adequate personnel have been deployed to strategic locations including the Government House, Government VIP Lodges, critical government infrastructures, among others across the state.
He said: “Since the conclusion of the 2023 general elections and the announcement of the Governor-elect, comprehensive security measures have been implemented throughout the State. Specific plans have been formulated for the Inauguration ceremony, outlined in the operation order, ensuring heightened protection while accommodating invited guests, well-meaning Nigerians, and the International Community in witnessing this significant event.
“Collaborating closely with all levels of government, private sectors, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and other security agencies, are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. Our collective objective is to facilitate a commendable and seamless inauguration ceremony on May 29, 2023.
“The Bauchi State Police Command has mobilized its operational and human resources to establish a robust security arrangement. Adequate personnel have been assigned to safeguard the Government House/VIP Lodges, provide security in and around the Stadium, monitor the State’s borders, and oversee entry and exit points, as well as critical government installations.”
According to him, the deployed operatives include members of the Nigeria Police Force, Bauchi State Command and other Tactical Squads, such as the Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit, Special Protection Unit, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, State Intelligence Bureau, Nigeria Police Force Medical, Nigeria Police Force Mounted Troops, K9 units, among others.
“Additionally, the Command has deployed all available Patrol Vehicles and highly efficient drones for aerial surveillance within the State and its surroundings. Furthermore, the Command’s Armoured Personnel Carriers will be stationed at strategic locations around the State.
“Police and other security personnel will be positioned along the routes to and from the Inauguration Grounds. Rigorous safety measures will be implemented for individuals entering the venue, including screenings and searches, while traffic control will be efficiently managed in collaboration with the protocol sub-committee of the transition committee, ensuring seamless traffic flow.
“The Inauguration ceremony in the State has received special attention, as the Commissioner of Police has directed all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Head of Departments, and other sister security agencies to reinforce the Inauguration venue with operational equipment provided by the Force.
“The Commander of this operation is the Commissioner of Police, CP Aminu Alhassan, of the Bauchi State Command, who will be assisted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DCP Bello Shehu, alongside other co-opted heads of operations from various security agencies,” he stated.
Wakil added that the Commissioner of Police, therefore, calls upon all citizens to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony, and urged them to promptly report any suspicious activities of groups or individuals to the Police or other relevant security agencies.
“The Command sternly warns non-state actors or any aggrieved groups or individuals to pursue redress through due process and the rule of law, as law enforcement agencies will not hesitate to quell any confrontations or acts of insecurity.
“In conclusion, we implore all law-abiding citizens to support the Police in our mission to ensure the safety and security of all. The Command is fully committed to creating a safe and secure environment before, during, and after the Inauguration,” he assured.
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