In anticipation of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Bauchi State governorship election, the Bauchi State Police Command has deployed its personnel strategically across key locations in the state.
The police have issued a warning against any form of celebrations or rallies by supporters of political parties, whether in favor or against the outcomes of the gubernatorial election petition judgment involving Governor Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), represented by Air Marshal Sadiq Baba Abubakar.
The command’s spokesperson, Superintendent Ahmed Wakili, conveyed this information in a statement released to journalists on Friday.
The statement noted that Commissioner of Police Auwal Musa Muhammad has instructed all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers to enhance confidence-building patrols, prevent attacks on citizens, and take decisive action against violators.
The statement reads, “The Nigeria Police Force, Bauchi State Command wishes to notify the general public that all forms of celebrations and rallies by political party supporters for or against winners/losers of the Gubernatorial Election Petition judgment from Supreme Court between the ruling party with the flag bearer Sen. Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir and the opposition party with its flag bearer, Air Marshal Sadiq Baba Abubakar which is slated to take place on Friday 12th January 2023 must not infringe on the right of others.
“Moreover, the blissful supporters must comport themselves in line with the provisions of the law; blockage of roads, fireworks, and inciting utterances or blackmailing the opposition party would not be condoned.
“The Command will not hesitate to decisively deal with any person(s) or group(s) who violate this order or deliberately cause the breakdown of law and order in whatever manner.”
It stated further that “those in violation will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law as security agencies have been deployed strategically and directed to ensure full enforcement.”
