By Ahmed Ahmed
The Commissioner of Police (CP) Bauchi State Command,Auwal Musa has dismissed reports that security operatives have gunned down a protester in the state.
This is contained in a statement signed by the SP Ahmed Wakil, Spokesperson of the command issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Bauchi
He said CP Musa denied the video circulating purporting that a protester in the ongoing Nationwide protest was gunned down by security operatives in Azare, Katagum local government area of the state.
“The Command wishes to emphatically debunk this video and the accompanying news publications, these claims are untrue and misleading”, he declared.
“No such inhumane incident was recorded by the command at the mentioned location or any other part of the state.
“The video is fabricated, and it is important for the public to know that the police were not involved in any such incident”, the CP clarified.
According to CP, prior to the planned nationwide protests, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun issued a directive on July 31, 2024, that all officers are to appear in camouflage uniforms with a red band on the left-hand side.
“The directive of the IGP was meant to provide clear identification of all policemen deployed nationwide.
“Emphasizing that the video in circulation does not portray or indict any policeman as published by some sections of social media,” he said.
CP however ordered for a discreet investigation of the video in circulation for necessary actions.
He also enjoined Media Practitioners not to relent in their firm commitments and dedication to ensure global best practice of ethical investigative journalism.
The Police Commissioner called on members of the public to disregard the misinformation and always verify information through official channels,” CP Musa concludes.