The recent nationwide protests have unfortunately led to incidents of vandalism, destruction of public property, and looting. It has been observed that some restive youths in Azare town, Katagum LGA, took advantage of the situation to vandalize a Government’s lodge facility and loot public properties.
Additionally, in Bauchi metropolitan area, security forces have successfully dispersed individuals causing disturbances in Gombe Gate and Abujan Kwata. So far, three (3) suspects have been arrested and a flag (suspected to be Russian Flag).
These recent events indicate that certain elements are attempting to disrupt public order in the state. To address the security challenges in Azare and its environs, the Bauchi State Government has decided to impose a 24-hour curfew in the affected areas, effective from Monday, 5th August, 2024.
The Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command CP Auwal Musa Muhammad psc, Anipr, has ordered for strategic deployment of adequate security assets in the affected area to prevent further escalation and to enforce the 24-hour curfew in Katagum LGA area of Bauchi and also call on the general public to cooperate with the security agents in this regard.
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