The Bauchi State Government has rejected claims that five police officers killed in Darazo Local Government Area were victims of a bandit attack, stating instead that the tragedy stemmed from a communal dispute.
Governor Bala Mohammed made the clarification during a special State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Bauchi on Tuesday. He explained that the November 22 incident in Sabon Sara village arose from a herder-farmer conflict rather than banditry as widely reported.
State police spokesperson Ahmed Wakil earlier said the officers were attacked by unknown youths while trying to intervene in the conflict. Governor Mohammed echoed this, promising the culprits will be identified and brought to justice.
He also defended the temporary shutdown of schools across Bauchi, citing intelligence reports from security agencies as the reason for the precaution. The closure aims to forestall potential threats, especially after recent attacks on schools in other northern states. The government is working on enhancing security in schools within vulnerable communities.
On the economic front, Governor Mohammed disclosed plans to obtain foreign loans to fund infrastructure projects and human capital development, part of the state’s strategy for sustainable growth and better governance.
