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Gombe police to politicians – It’s not yet time for campaign

Gombe State Police has issued stern warning to political parties in Gombe State, urging them to stop any form of activities capable of flouting campaign schedule.

 

 

Commissioner of Police, Ishola Babaita, stated this through a statement made available to journalists in the state.

 

 

He condemned the burning of APC stand, PDP secretariat and Atiku campaign office, located along the Gombe/ Bauchi Expressway.

 

 

According to him, the command is miffed over the unfortunate incident where some unidentified miscreants at about 1130pm on 31st January 2022 and early morning of 1st February 2022 burnt down APC Stand at Shongo Idrisa along Airport Road, PDP State Secretariat opposite Bauchi Park and Atiku for President 2023 North East Business Community along Bauchi Road.

 

 

While urging political parties to eschew violence, the police asked parents to monitor the activities of their wards in order not to be willing tools.

 

 

“The Command is using this medium to warn any person or group of persons to know that it is not yet time for political campaigns.

 

 

“All aggrieved parties should remain calm and law-abiding and give cooperation to the Command while effort is on top gear to unravel those behind the heinous act.

 

 

“The Command lastly wishes to advise the general public and the good people of Gombe State to warn their wards to be wary of politicians who may mislead them into political thuggery,” Babaita added.

 

 

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Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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