The Police in Bauchi state has said that it has arrested a total of 2,322 suspects during various operations carried out in the year 2024.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed who disclosed this while briefing journalists over its activities in the year under review at the the Command headquarters in Bauchi said that the Command undertook a comprehensive reassessment of its crime prevention strategies, with Community Policing serving as the foundational element of it’s approach.
The CP said that the success it recorded in it’s fight against crime in the year in view is in line with the policy trust of the 22nd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, aimed at combating crime and enhancing the safety of all citizens for economic development.
According to CP Musa, the command have achieved significant outcomes through the efforts of our State Criminal Investigation Department, the State Intelligence Department (SID), and Area commands, alongside thirty-three (33) Divisional Headquarters and tactical units attached to the Command.
He stated that the command under his leadership, is implementing decisive measures to address criminal activities within the state which primarily focuses on proactive initiatives designed to deny safe havens to criminal elements who may seek to challenge Police commitments.
”Of these, 678 cases and 895 suspects were subsequently charged to court. Forty-eight cases involving eighty-two suspects culminated in successful convictions. 396 cases involving 816 suspects remain pending trial, while thirty cases are currently under investigation.”
“The Command also documented seventy-three cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) during the period.
“In light of these developments, the following exhibits were recovered: Twenty-three AK-47 rifles, four G-3 rifles, three SMG rifles, twenty-two fabricated or cut-to-size firearms, five fabricated pistols, 746 live ammunition of various calibres, thirty-two magazines, 100) cartridges, sixty-eight cutlasses, twenty-six knives, ten motor vehicles, twenty-nine motorcycles, sixty-nine handsets, twenty-eight tricycles and a cash sum of ₦22,038,000.”
“These successes were facilitated through critical information provided by the public, who remain essential partners in the effort to ensure a safe and secure environment.
“Additionally, the Command has implemented crime prevention measures that integrate both traditional practices and scientific methodologies, including consistent intelligence-led policing. These initiatives have been further enhanced through collaborations with sister security agencies and non-governmental organizations to effectively address all forms of criminal activity in our state”
“In line with our commitment to accountable and transparent service delivery, we have actively addressed instances of professional misconduct within our Command from January 2024 to date.
“A total of eighteen personnel have undergone internal disciplinary measures, demonstrating our dedication to maintaining high operational standards. This includes the dismissal of one Police Constable, rank reductions for four officers, issuance of warning letters to Six personnel, and reprimands for four others.
“Moreover, our Complaint Response Unit (CRU), functioning within the Police Public Relations Department, has played a critical role in addressing public complaints against the misconduct of our officers and men”
“While we remain steadfast in our mandate to ensure peace and security, we appeal to the public to continue providing timely and accurate information. Policing is a collective responsibility, and your cooperation is imperative to our success.” he stated
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