State Government bans processions
This was disclosed via a statement released by Secretary to the State Government, Bello Shehu Ilelah.
Bauchi State governor, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar
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The statement reads:
“This is to inform the general public that arising from some security situations available to Bauchi State Government, it has become imperative to impose a ban on all public gatherings and processions in the state with immediate effect.”
“All security agencies are hereby directed to ensure strict compliance with this directive.”
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The order is believed to be in reaction to the recent clash between Shiites and police officers in Kano State.
The incident, which left many dead, was caused by a police attempt to stop a Shiite procession.
The Borno state government has also banned processions in the state.
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