Police beef up security ahead of Bauchi LG poll

The Bauchi State Police Command has increased security measures across the state in preparation for the local government election. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, announced that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a peaceful and credible election.

The police have deployed personnel strategically to safeguard lives and property, as well as protect electoral materials throughout the election period. The command has warned against electoral violence, ballot box snatching, thuggery, vote buying and selling, and voter intimidation, and has vowed to arrest and prosecute anyone found culpable.

The police have urged officers and other security personnel to remain neutral, professional, and law-abiding during the exercise, and to respect the rights of citizens. The election is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 17, across the 20 Local Government Areas of the state.

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