Bauchi State

By Isyaka Laminu Badamasi

As the gratuity payments commence, as approved and directed by His Excellency, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, some critics of his administration find it difficult to appreciate what they have long asked the governor to do. This is especially true since the beneficiaries have spent their lives serving the state and are in dire need of their hard-earned entitlements.

As much as criticism remains the beauty of democracy, they should be happy that their loud voices were heard, the governor acted, and the retired civil servants will now get paid. Instead, they have resorted to cheap blackmail, arguing that the payment is delayed and that the governor deserves no applause because it’s long overdue, even though he inherited these huge burdens from previous administrations dating back to 2013.

While they have an inalienable right to hold an opinion and express it, anyone who does something worthy of applause deserves commendation and a standing ovation. They should also raise other important aspects of governance that they feel require His Excellency’s attention. By doing so, they will turn into partners in progress rather than mere critics.

This is how criticism works in sane democracies: critics and opposition figures matter, playing a key role in providing checks and balances so government stays on track while earning applause from its supporters. His Excellency’s response to the voices of wisdom suggests our democracy has matured and begun embracing constructive feedback, as shown by the payment of gratuities.

While congratulating our retired civil servants, I also commend His Excellency for making this important day a reality.

Isyaka Laminu Badamasi writes from no 555 Ajiya Adamu Road, Bauchi, Bauchi State.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested 47 persons who allegedly claimed to be operatives of a state-owned security outfit during the bye-election in Disina State Constituency, Shira Local Government Area.

According to the Command, the suspects were arrested on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at various polling units within the constituency. Police said they were allegedly found carrying firearms, cutlasses and sticks.

The arrests came despite an earlier warning issued by the Command on September 17 concerning security arrangements for the bye-elections in Disina State Constituency, Shira LGA, and Sakwa State Constituency, Zaki LGA.

The Police had earlier stated that state-owned security outfits, quasi-security agencies, private security guards and vigilante groups were prohibited from participating in election security operations.

The Command said only security agencies legally recognised under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) were authorised to provide security during the elections.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the Command said its personnel deployed for election duty apprehended the suspects after finding them within polling units with the weapons.

The suspects were subsequently taken into police custody, while firearms and other dangerous weapons allegedly recovered from them were also secured as exhibits.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu,mni, psc(+), condemned what he described as a disregard for lawful directives and an attempt to undermine the electoral process.

He ordered the suspects to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for discreet investigation and prosecution in accordance with the law.

The Command reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring a credible and hitch-free bye-election across the affected constituencies.

It also warned that individuals or groups who attempt to disrupt the electoral process or cause a breach of peace would face decisive action, regardless of their status.

The Police urged residents to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activities to security authorities.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Senator Shehu Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District, has rejected fresh allegations that he has links with bandit groups, describing the claims and videos circulating on social media as false and part of an alleged campaign against his reputation.

Buba, a former Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, has faced allegations of connections with suspected bandits since 2024. He has repeatedly denied the allegations.

The latest controversy followed videos shared by a content creator identified as ‘D English Alhaji’, who claimed that suspected bandit leaders had visited the senator’s residence.

The controversy was further fueled by comments from a resident identified as Hassan, who accused Buba of being among politicians allegedly supporting bandits in the area.

Hassan also claimed that persons associated with the wanted bandit kingpin, Dogo Gide, were brought to Abuja for specialised training through an aide of the senator.

However, Buba rejected the claims in a statement issued on Sunday with the title, “Setting the Record Straight: My Response to Fabricated Videos, False Allegations and a Sustained Campaign of Disinformation.”

The senator, who currently chairs the Senate Committee on Livestock and Animal Husbandry and is seeking the Bauchi governorship ticket of the Peoples Redemption Party, said he had previously chosen not to respond because of the sensitive nature of his former security-related responsibilities.

He stressed that his decision to remain silent should not be taken as an inability to defend himself.

He said, “For much of my public life, I have resisted the temptation to respond to every allegation, criticism or provocation directed at me. Citizens have a legitimate right to scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibility, and public officials must be prepared to account for their conduct.

“My election as senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District — and particularly my responsibility as chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence — reinforced the need for restraint. National security demands discretion.

“Operational successes cannot always be publicised without jeopardising ongoing efforts, exposing sources or endangering individuals and communities involved in sensitive interventions.”

Buba traced the allegations against him to an incident on September 15, 2024, involving Umar Shayi, whom he said led a militia group said to be operating as hunters for the Bauchi State Agency for Vigilante and Youth Empowerment.

He said two charcoal sellers were allegedly killed during the incident.

According to Buba, he visited the victims’ families after the incident and demanded justice. He said his intervention later became the basis for claims that he was connected to banditry.

“This campaign dates back to September 15, 2024, when Umar Shayi led a militia group purported to be hunters working for the Bauchi State Agency for Vigilante and Youth Empowerment. The group reportedly killed two charcoal sellers who were conducting their lawful business.

“As the elected senator representing the district, I visited the families of the deceased to condole with them and called on the relevant authorities to ensure justice is served. I also vowed to pursue lawful action on behalf of both the deceased and the injured victims.

“I condemned the killings and urged the government to institute safeguards against abuses by those entrusted with protecting citizens,” he said.

The senator alleged that Abubakar Bununu, Bauchi State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, later publicly associated him with banditry after his intervention.

He also referred to an earlier allegation that he sponsored a suspected bandit leader to attend the 2024 Hajj. Buba said he denied the claim and asked security agencies to investigate it.

The lawmaker said, “Following my intervention, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Abubakar Bununu, publicly linked my name to banditry — an allegation I rejected as false and unsupported by evidence.

“Subsequently, Governor Bala Mohammed petitioned President Bola Tinubu that I sponsored a ‘bandit kingpin’ to perform the 2024 Hajj through an aide named Yahaya Ibrahim.

“I categorically denied these allegations. I stated that I had no aide by the name cited and invited security agencies to investigate.”

Buba said his support for pilgrims, educational initiatives, medical assistance and empowerment programmes had been based on recommendations from community and religious leaders.

He added that he instituted a defamation case, CV/413/2024, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory over the allegations.

Senator Explains Viral Videos

Buba also gave an account of how some of the photographs and videos now circulating online originated.

He said a young man named Hassan Husseini was introduced to him in 2024 as an orphan who needed educational support.

According to the senator, he enrolled Husseini in a private college and an Islamic school in Kaduna and also gave him a bicycle.

He said Husseini later abandoned his studies and asked for financial assistance to start a car dealership. Buba said he rejected the request and advised him to return to school.

“I later discovered that, while under my care, he had recorded photographs and videos of visitors to my residence. These materials later formed the basis of allegations circulated on social media,” Buba said.

He alleged that some people who circulated the materials later demanded money from him.

The senator said he petitioned the Nigeria Police Force on September 9, 2025, which resulted in the arrest and investigation of several suspects.

According to him, five suspects were arraigned before Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court in Abuja on October 30, 2025.

“After the videos circulated and those sharing the videos and photos demanded money as extortion, I petitioned the Nigeria Police Force on September 9, 2025. Several individuals were arrested and investigated.

“On October 30, 2025, five suspects were arraigned before Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Charge No. FHC/ABJ/CR/526/2025, on charges including criminal conspiracy, cyberstalking, criminal defamation, advance-fee fraud and extortion.

“The matter is before a competent court, and I will refrain from comments that could prejudice the proceedings. The next hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2026,” he said.

On the latest videos, Buba said the footage had been presented falsely as proof that bandit leaders visited his residence.

He said the videos actually contained unrelated footage, including images of Hajj returnees who visited his residence in 2023.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged inability of Corporal Yusuf Aliyu to access his salary for two years.

Aliyu, identified as F/No. 524180, had reportedly announced his resignation from the Nigeria Police Force on social media while alleging that he had been unable to access his salary during the period.

In a statement issued on September 3, 2026, the Command said Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu had directed a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the matter.

The police said the investigation was ordered to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged restriction placed on the officer’s bank account.

“Furthermore, preliminary findings indicate that the officer’s salary has been paid promptly and consistently by the Police authorities. The observed difficulty is attributable to a discrepancy in his Bank Verification Number (BVN), as the name linked to the BVN differs entirely from the name on his salary account, thereby resulting in the restriction.”

The Command also faulted the officer for taking his grievance to social media instead of using the internal channels available to police personnel to seek redress.

According to the statement, the action violated the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy and was viewed as an attempt to discredit the Command and the Force.

“The Command notes with concern that the officer resorted to the use of social media to ventilate his grievance and announce a purported resignation, rather than exploiting the established internal mechanisms for redress. This conduct constitutes a clear violation of the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy and amounts to an attempt to discredit the Command and the Force at large.”

The police, however, assured personnel that complaints concerning their welfare would receive attention under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police.

“The Commissioner of Police wishes to reassure all officers and men that their welfare remains a topmost priority of the Command under his leadership and the Force, and no genuine complaint will be left unattended.”

The Command further directed its personnel to comply with the Force’s social media rules and use the appropriate administrative channels whenever they have complaints or grievances.

“In addition, the CP enjoins all personnel to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Force Social Media Policy and to channel all complaints or grievances through the appropriate administrative procedures for prompt attention.”

The Bauchi Police Command said it remained committed to discipline, professionalism and the welfare of its personnel while carrying out its constitutional responsibilities.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Aisha Musa, over an alleged attempt to poison her husband at Gwamma Village in Bauchi Local Government Area.

The police said the suspect had been married for about 40 days when she allegedly put a poisonous substance in her husband’s food on August 12, 2026.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Nafiu Habib, said the command received a distress call from an unidentified woman in the Wunti Dada area of Bauchi at about 7:40 p.m.

According to Habib, officers attached to the ‘C’ Division, Tafawa Balewa Estate, were dispatched to the location after the report.

The victim was taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi for medical attention. He was said to be in stable condition at the time of the report.

Police said Musa was arrested soon after the alleged incident. Habib added that the suspect allegedly admitted involvement during questioning.

Investigators also recovered an empty bottle suspected to have contained the poisonous substance and portions of the meal. The items were taken as exhibits as part of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

“The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation,” the police spokesman stated.

The command reiterated its appeal to members of the public to remain alert and report suspicious activities to the police or the nearest security formation.

By Sulaiman Maijama’a

He served a single tenure and was chased out of the corridors of power, and later had the fortune of being smuggled by a cabal after waiting for a good 8 years. When he was announced as the flagbearer of their party, he doubted himself, woke up in the middle of the night and sat on a sofa, talking to himself. Let us peer into his mind and bring out what he is saying to the world.

What is the motive behind bringing me back? When I served my first tenure as a governor, these people ganged up against my reelection and chased me away and ever since I left, I distanced myself from anything to do with the state. I jettisoned party affairs, didn’t honour wedding invitations, didn’t pay homage or send goodwill messages during festivities,  refused to ever pay condolences, refused to make donations for public and private projects. I created both social and physical distancing by relocating to Abuja and abandoning all my people in Bakesu State. Why would these people nominate me? Do they really mean well?

But I am said to be the luckiest politician this country ever produced. I was born in Alfawa State, attended primary school in Babaldu State, and did my secondary school in Dadin Kowa State. When my father was posted to Bakeso State, we lived comfortably enough that I claimed indigene status, rose through the ranks in the civil service, ventured into politics, and miraculously became the state governor. But what did I do when I had the chance?

According to what people are saying on social media, I did not execute physical projects which I can now show to convince people to elect me. But when I was rounding up my first term, I gathered a lot of money, which I intended to use to execute the projects in my second tenure, but they unfortunately elected me out. I left the state treasury with billions of naira, and I suspect it is the money this governor has used to achieve all this development people applaud him for in the state. Why don’t I say I’m the one who gathered the money for him and claim a share of the credit?

My social media handles keep popping up with posts from haters of my return, reminding people of the verification exercises we did when we were in power. I even saw one post saying that in the cemetery there is a section of pensioners who died of hunger during our verifications. But we did that in good faith, and who will die before their appointed time? I think this can be a question of faith!

But wait, how many people did I fight with when I was in power whom I am still at loggerheads with? Traditional title holders accused me of not giving them the respect and resources they deserve. Now, this wicked governor fueled our estranged relationship with them because he built them beautiful palaces and pooled resources they never requested. But why would a lawyer of my standing, who knows very well that these people don’t have any constitutional role, deviate from due process?

My relationship with clergymen of both faiths was—and still is—not cordial. I thought their duty was only to preach to people to be righteous and serve God in order to go to paradise. But when I was in power, they asked to see me during every religious festivity, sent requests or proposals for donations or sponsorship of every religious activity. During fasting period, Sallah, Christmas and Maulud, they requested thousands of textiles, thousands of rams and cows and trailers of foodstuff to distribute to orphans. Whenever I turned down their request, they would quote me a verse in the Qur’an and the Bible, and accuse me of not helping religion. But I’m fasting every Monday and Thursday. Can this not take me to paradise?

Now, the poor say I have zero projects to show; traditional institutions throw questions of disrespect, and clergymen challenge my disregard for their institution. Despite all this, I want to return to this seat. 

What should I do?

Maijama’a wrote via sulaimanmaija@gmail.com.

By Usman Abdullahi Koli

While much of the world’s attention remains fixed on wars, economic uncertainty and geopolitical rivalries, a profound recalibration of the global energy order is underway. It is a shift defined not by headlines, but by the urgent competition to secure supply chains, attract long-term capital, deploy cleaner technologies, and craft the regulatory frameworks that will underpin economic growth for decades.

Increasingly, these decisions are not made within national borders alone. They are forged on international platforms where governments, industry leaders, investors, and researchers exchange ideas, build partnerships, and seek practical solutions to shared existential challenges.

That is why Nigeria’s return to the World Energy Council (WEC) deserves more than a passing mention. This is not merely another diplomatic affiliation. It is the country’s re-entry into one of the world’s oldest and most influential energy leadership forums at a moment when energy security, affordability, sustainability, and investment have become defining issues for every major economy. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and one of its premier energy producers, the significance extends well beyond representation. It offers a strategic aperture to shape global policy discourse while vigorously advancing national and regional interests.

Founded in 1923, the World Energy Council has spent over a century connecting governments, businesses, and researchers across the energy landscape. With national member committees spanning more than ninety countries, it serves as a respected neutral forum for dialogue on the future of energy rather than a regulatory body. Its influence derives from its ability to unite diverse voices to address common challenges, encourage innovation, and promote practical approaches to what it terms the “energy trilemma”: balancing energy security, environmental sustainability, and equitable access. Through flagship initiatives like the World Energy Congress and its authoritative research on global trends, the Council has become an indispensable reference point for policymakers and industry leaders alike.

Nigeria’s renewed membership arrives at a pivotal inflection point. Globally, nations are reassessing their energy strategies in response to climate commitments, geopolitical fractures, and technological disruption. The conversation has moved beyond the traditional metric of production capacity. Today, equal weight is given to resilience, competitiveness, regulatory certainty, and the ability to attract stable, long-term investment. Nations are increasingly judged not only by the resources they possess, but by the institutional strength they build and the policies they pursue.

Few countries illustrate this challenge more vividly than Nigeria. The nation holds some of the world’s largest natural gas reserves, remains a major oil producer, and possesses immense renewable energy potential, particularly in solar and hydroelectric resources. Yet it continues to grapple with persistent deficits in electricity access, transmission infrastructure, financing, and energy poverty. These realities render international engagement a strategic necessity rather than a diplomatic exercise. Participation in the WEC provides Nigeria with a vital conduit to exchange technical knowledge, strengthen institutional cooperation, learn from global best practices, and project African perspectives in conversations that increasingly dictate investment and policy outcomes.

The opportunities created by this renewed engagement are substantial. Membership unlocks access to comparative research, executive-level dialogue, policy networks, and collaborative initiatives that can directly support national reforms. For instance, Nigeria could leverage the WEC’s scenario-building tools to chart optimal pathways for gas monetisation alongside solar expansion, or utilise the Council’s “Energy Trilemma Index” to benchmark its regulatory reforms against peer economies, translating global frameworks into actionable domestic strategy. Backing this strategic push with the full authority of the state, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu offered an unequivocal endorsement of the newly constituted Member Committee. The President, in formally welcoming Nigeria’s admission, reframed the development as a decisive assertion of continental leadership rather than a mere diplomatic courtesy. Capturing the administration’s highest aspirations for the platform, he declared: “Nigeria has joined the World Energy Council to lead, not just participate – to ensure Africa’s voice shapes global energy decisions.”

Steering this strategic re-engagement is a newly constituted Member Committee, featuring representatives from the government, the private sector, academia, and international energy institutions. At its helm, Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Member Committee, and he is very much the man in the picture. Upon his appointment, Wunti captured the essence of this moment with characteristic clarity: “I am honoured to lead WEC Nigeria at a time of profound economic crosscurrents. We will navigate the energy trilemma with pragmatism, mobilising private capital to ensure Nigeria’s energy future is defined not by ideology, but by investability—delivering prosperity that is bankable, just and secure.”

These words are more than a statement of intent; they are a strategic compass. They affirm that Nigeria’s approach to the global energy transition will be grounded in realism, fiscal discipline, and a clear-eyed understanding of what attracts capital and sustains development. Wunti’s emphasis on “investability” rather than ideology signals a mature departure from abstract commitments toward measurable, bankable outcomes—a philosophy that resonates deeply with Nigeria’s immediate needs and long-term aspirations. Wunti is no peripheral figure. He brings a formidable depth of operational and strategic experience from Nigeria’s petroleum industry, having served in senior technical and executive roles, most recently as Chief Health, Safety, and Environment Officer of NNPC Ltd. His professional DNA, forged in operational management, institutional leadership, corporate governance, and multi-stakeholder engagement, positions him uniquely to navigate the complex currents of the global energy transition.

In his new capacity, Wunti’s mandate extends far beyond administration. He is tasked with architecting Nigeria’s engagement strategy: fortifying ties with international partners, driving substantive policy dialogue, and ensuring that Nigerian perspectives are not merely heard, but actively shape global energy governance. His leadership will be critical in translating the Council’s global frameworks into tangible reforms that address Nigeria’s domestic energy paradox: abundant resources coexisting with acute access deficits.

The broader significance of this development, however, transcends any single appointment. Nigeria’s return to the World Energy Council signals a mature recognition that influence in today’s energy landscape is determined as much by ideas, partnerships, and institutional credibility as by natural resource endowments. The countries that will define the future of energy are those that combine resource wealth with sound policy, technological innovation, and sustained international collaboration.

For Nigeria, this renewed membership is a strategic instrument to deepen its contribution to global energy conversations while advancing its own developmental priorities. The platform is now active, and the leadership is in place. The hope ahead, under Wunti’s stewardship, is to convert participation into tangible outcomes: stronger cross-border partnerships, more informed domestic policies, enhanced investment flows, and a more resilient, inclusive energy sector. If that objective is achieved, Nigeria’s return to the World Energy Council will be remembered not simply as an institutional milestone, but as a decisive step in strengthening the nation’s role within an increasingly interconnected global energy system, with Dr. Bala Wunti standing firmly at the centre of that transformation.

Usman Abdullahi Koli wrote via mernoukoli@gmail.com.

By Muhammad Abubakar

The Burra Community in Ningi Local Government Area has appealed to Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed to include the Ningi–Burra and Burra–Toro roads among the projects to be financed under the recently secured US$91.6 million ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) facility.

In an open letter, the community congratulated the governor on securing the fund for 24 strategic road and bridge projects, describing it as a major boost to infrastructure and economic development in Bauchi State.

The community said the two roads are vital economic corridors linking Burra with Ningi, Toro, and neighbouring parts of Kano and Plateau states. It noted that their poor condition has increased transport costs, restricted access to healthcare and education, delayed the movement of farm produce, and exposed commuters to security risks.

It urged the governor to prioritize the roads, saying their rehabilitation would improve the livelihoods of thousands of residents in the Burra Emirate and reinforce his administration’s commitment to inclusive development.

The community also called for transparency and public participation in implementing the EBID-funded projects to ensure value for money and public confidence.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Arch. Audu Sule Katagum, has died at the age of 69.

Katagum reportedly passed away in the early hours of Saturday. He served as the deputy governor of the state from 2018 to 2019 under the administration of former Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar.

The announcement of his death came through Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as digital and creative media aide to the former governor.

In a statement released on Saturday, Lukman said, “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arch. Audu Sule Katagum, Wazirin Katagum and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State.

“The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State and the nation.”

He also stated that information regarding the funeral arrangements would be made public later.

Lukman prayed for the deceased and said, “May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear this great loss. Ameen.”

Before he became deputy governor, Katagum held the position of Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House. He was also the Wazirin Katagum, a traditional title he inherited from his late father, Alhaji Sule Katagum.

The late Alhaji Sule Katagum was a respected elder statesman and the first chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Public Service Commission.

Many residents and political associates in Bauchi State described the former deputy governor’s death as a major loss to the Katagum Emirate and the state at large due to his role in public service and community development.

He is survived by his wife, children and other family members.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced a statewide operation against vehicles without valid registration and those using concealed or fake number plates, with mobile courts deployed to facilitate the speedy prosecution of offenders.

The exercise began on Wednesday following a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. Authorities said the initiative is intended to improve security and promote safer roads across the state.

In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the command disclosed that mobile courts have been positioned at the headquarters of the state’s five area commands and at key locations within Bauchi metropolis.

According to the police, the enforcement drive focuses on vehicles operating without proper registration, those with hidden or covered number plates, and vehicles displaying unauthorised or fraudulent registration numbers.

Commenting on the operation, the Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, said, “Unregistered and unidentifiable vehicles remain a major security risk. Such vehicles are often used to perpetrate violent crimes like kidnapping and armed robbery. This enforcement is not aimed at harassing motorists, but at protecting lives and property.”

He warned that any vehicle found to be in breach of the law would be impounded, while offenders would face immediate trial before the mobile courts. He added that penalties could include fines and other sanctions stipulated under the country’s vehicle registration and licensing regulations.

The command advised motorists to ensure that their registration documents are up to date, display number plates appropriately, and avoid any form of alteration or concealment.

Police authorities also appealed to residents to cooperate with personnel involved in the operation, noting that the exercise would continue across the state without exception.

According to the command, the campaign is part of broader efforts to prevent criminals from using untraceable vehicles and to strengthen public safety throughout Bauchi State.