Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Garba Baba Umar, on Tuesday met with the leadership of Igbo community in the State and assured them that nobody will harm them under his watch.
Umar called the meeting in connection to the quit notice by a coalition of youths in the North that Igbos should vacate the region within three months.
Speaking, the Eze Ndigbo of Bauchi State, His Highness Eze J. Umezika commended the CP for the warm reception he accorded them and the selfless service he is exhibiting in ensuring peace and stability in the State.
He further stressed that Igbo Community in Bauchi State were law abiding citizens and will not indulge in any act that would undermine the Unity and peaceful coexistence of this great Nation.
The monarch informed the CP of their willingness to partner with the Police in order to ensure that law and order were maintained.
Responding, CP Garba Baba Umar, thanked the Igbo Community and assured them that the Command under his watch is “fully committed toward providing a safe and secured environment for all the citizens in the State irrespective of tribe of religious affiliation”.
Police Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Haruna, in a statement, further quoted his boss as advising Igbos to feel free and report any matter capable of truncating the peace in the State to enable the Command respond promptly.
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