Bauchi State Government has appealed to residents to remain calm and law-abiding during President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit following the death of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
The appeal was contained in a statement on Friday by Governor Bala Mohammed’s media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, who said the President is scheduled to arrive in Bauchi on Saturday.
The statement urged residents to cooperate with security agencies deployed across the state to ensure a smooth and safe visit.
It also announced that some major roads leading to the Sheikh’s mosque and other key locations would be temporarily closed or diverted between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for security and traffic management purposes.
Residents were advised to plan their movements accordingly and avoid restricted areas.
While acknowledging possible inconveniences, the government thanked residents for their cooperation and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and order while honoring the legacy of the late Islamic scholar, whose teachings had a lasting impact on Bauchi State, Nigeria, and the wider Muslim community.