THE Bauchi State Government has announced the temporary closure and diversion of major roads in the metropolis ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to the state.
Tinubu is expected in Bauchi on Saturday, December 20, to commiserate with the family and followers of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
The development 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, major routes leading to the late cleric’s mosque and other strategic locations will be closed or diverted between 1 pm and 6 pm for security and traffic control.
Gidado said the measures were put in place to ensure public safety and the smooth conduct of the president’s visit, urging residents to plan their movements, obey traffic directives and avoid restricted areas.
The government also appealed to residents to remain peaceful and cooperate with security agencies, expressing regret over any inconvenience caused.
“The Bauchi State Government appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the public,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had earlier announced that Tinubu would embark on a three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos on Saturday.
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