Bauchi State Commissioner of Police in the state, Sani-Omolori Aliyu. Photo: File

The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has warned youths against allowing politicians and criminal elements to exploit them for political thuggery and cybercrime.

Aliyu gave the warning on Thursday at an event organised by the Bauchi State Police Command to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” and the campaign slogan, “My Future Is Greater Than Political Thuggery.”

The event featured a campaign against political and digital thuggery as well as a police-youth dialogue on leadership, security and the future of young people.

Aliyu said the initiative reflected the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to engaging youths and protecting them from exploitation.