Gonto Anniversary: Bauchi police ignores Dogara’s petition, deploys men for peacekeeping
Gonto Anniversary: Bauchi police ignores Dogara's petition to cancel event, deploys men for peacekeeping By Ugo OjorThe Bauchi Police Command has approved the celebration of the 21st anniversary of Seyawa late leader, Baba Peter Gonto despite calls for cancellation of the event by former Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and some youth groups.
It was learned that Hon Dogara allegedly petitioned the Inspector General of Police citing possible security breach in Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro local government areas if the celebration of the late leader is allowed to hold.
However, following submission of notification of the event to the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi Command, CP Mamman Sanda, the police has given approval for the programme to hold on Friday....