Bauchi Monarch cautions Youths Against Illegal Drugs

….. Inappropriate Use Of Social Media, Others 

By: Ajiya Ayuba, Bauchi 

The Bauchi State Gung Zaar of Zaar Chiefdom, retired brigadier general Marcus Koko Yake, has cautioned youths against inappropriate use of social media and selling of substances like chaskale, dry gin, and other illegal drugs to desist from such acts with immediate effect. 

The monarch gave the warning when received the delegation from Bogoro Local Government Area of the State, held at his Tafawa-Balewa palace. 

He said that his reign will be anchored in the principle of justice, equity and fairness without paying attention to tribal ethnic and religious coloration.

The monarch said that he has informed the Divisional Police Officers of Bogoro and Tafawa Balewa LGAs, JTF commandant, and other security agencies within the Chiefdom to fully assume their constitutional responsibilities in eliminating all forms of criminality. 

He further declared that henceforth, anyone found engaging in criminal activities will face definitely the law, and no individual will be permitted to obstruct or interfere with the operations of security agencies.

He warned against illegal blocking Bauchi-Dawaki expressway, stating that such practices must cease immediately, added that anyone with grievances is advised to channel their concerns through the appropriate authorities rather than resorting to disruptive actions.

The monarch appeal to members of the public to be wary of taking law into their own hands and avoid any act capable of undermining the chiefdom.

He call on all Zaar sons and daughters at home or in diaspora to unite and fight the common enemy of poverty and social vices confronting the chiefdom for years.

On his part, the Bogoro local government Chairman, Yakubu Lawi Sumi said they were in the monarch palace to congratulate him and to extend the council gratitude to Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed who graciously approved the establishment of the Zaar Chiefdom.

The council boss, Sumi reiterated his administration determination to working with the Zaar Chiefdom for the common good of all.

He urged people to continue praying for in other Bauchi State, Nigeria and the whole world to leave peacefully with one another.