Bauchi police launch major campaign to shield youth from political and digital thuggery

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched a significant campaign aimed at shielding young people from political and digital thuggery. Unveiled during a dialogue event marking International Youth Day 2026, the initiative operates under the theme 'My Future is Greater than Political and Digital Thuggery.' The campaign emphasizes community policing and youth inclusion as key strategies to prevent crime. Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, urged youth to reject political manipulation and online thuggery, encouraging them to become ambassadors for national development. The initiative is a collaboration with the National Youth Leadership and Security Initiative and will be executed at the grassroots level through the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). The event featured various stakeholders, including government officials, traditional rulers, civil society organizations, and youth leaders. Expert presentations covered responsible citizenship, security and crime prevention, building public trust, and the legal risks of thuggery. A book titled 'ESTEEMED YOUTH,' donated by the Inspector General of Police, was distributed to local youth groups, underscoring the commitment to empowering young people as a strategy for securing the state's future.

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The command is heavily prioritizing community policing and youth inclusion to prevent crime.