Protest: ‘Declaring 24hrs curfew in Katagum LGA is to prevent vandalism, looting – CP. Auwal

By Ayuba Bauchi, Bauchi

The commissioner of police Bauchi state command, Auwal Musa Muhammad has insisted that the main aim of imposing 24 hours curfew in Katagum LGA of Bauchi state, is targeted at preventing escalation of the crisis/ destruction of properties caused by the ongoing nationwide ‘end bad governance/ hunger’ protest in Nigeria.

Auwal made this known in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer PPRO,Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, on Monday.

The statement reads in part: “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.

“In the 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.

Cp “Auwal has however 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” he stated.