By Anwar Usman
The Bauchi State Government has announced its plans to temporarily close and divert of some major roads within the metropolis ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to the state.
The government said the President is expected in Bauchi to commiserate with the family and followers of the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
This was disclosed in a statement issued late Friday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado.
According to the statement, the affected riads include major roads leading to the Sheikh Dahiru Baushi’s mosque and other strategic locations, which will be closed or diverted between 1pm and 6pm on Saturday for security and traffic control purposes.
Gidado explained that the measures were adopted to ensure the safety of people in the State and the smooth conduct of the presidential engagement.
“The public is hereby notified that some major routes leading to the Sheikh’s mosque and other key locations will be temporarily closed or diverted from 1pm to 6pm for traffic control and security reasons.
“These measures are purely for safety and effective traffic management during the President’s visit,” the statement read.
He urged residents of the state to plan their movements accordingly, obey traffic instructions, avoid restricted areas during the period and cooperate fully with security agencies deployed across the state.
The government also appealed to residents to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly during the visit.
Recall that, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday announced that Tinubu would depart Abuja on Saturday for a three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states.