BAUCHI – The Bauchi State Government has reacted to a viral video in which Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, alleged that personnel of the State Agency for Vigilante and Youths Empowerment were responsible for the recent killing in Zaranda village along Jos road, Toro Local Government Area.
The Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu, who was reacting to the statement during a press conference on Sunday described the Senator’s statement as baseless, inflammatory, divisive, and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the State Government and its security agencies.
“The Senator’s reckless allegations are unacceptable and have the potential to compromise the State’s security, undermine the efforts of law enforcement agencies and create unnecessary tension among the citizens.”
” The State Government takes the security and well-being of its citizens seriously and will not tolerate any individual or group spreading false information or making baseless allegations that threaten the peace and stability of the state”
“The Bauchi State Government is committed to ensuring justice and accountability for the Zaranda killing and has initiated a thorough investigation into the incident” he said
He urged the Senator to retract his statement and apologize to the people of Bauchi State for his irresponsible and misleading comments.
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According to him, “the Senator’s actions are a clear example of politicizing security issues, which is unacceptable and detrimental to the well-being of our citizens”
The Commissioner also called on security agencies to invite Senator Shehu Buba Umar for clarifications on his statement, stressing that as a public figure, he should be objective and responsible in his utterances.
“The state government will continue to work tirelessly to maintain peace and stability in Bauchi State and will not be distracted by baseless allegations and misinformation” he said
In the same vein, a cross section of people of the State have expressed their disappointment and frustration with the senator’s statement, calling on him to focus on addressing the real challenges facing the state rather than spreading false information.
The Bauchi State Government has initiated a thorough investigation into the Zaranda killing, with a view to identifying the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
The investigation is being conducted by a team of security experts and will be transparent and impartial.
The state government has assured the citizens that justice will be served and that the perpetrators will be held accountable for their actions.
