NATIONWIDE PROTEST: Gov't Imposes 24-Hour Curfew in Azare Town

The recent nationwide protests have unfortunately led to incidents of vandalism, destruction of public property, and looting. 

In a press statement signed by the Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer SP Ahmed Muhammad Wakil, some restive youths in Azare town, Katagum LGA, took advantage of the situation to vandalize a Government’s lodge facility and loot public properties. 

According to Wakil, 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).

He said these recent events indicate that certain elements are attempting to disrupt public order in the state, adding that 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.

Wakil said 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.