By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has officially launched a major security and youth inclusion campaign to combat the rising wave of political and digital thuggery among young people in the state.
The initiative was unveiled during a one-day dialogue held at the Police Officers’ Mess on Jos Road to mark the 26th edition of International Youth Day 2026. Organised in partnership with the National Youth Leadership and Security Initiative, the campaign runs under the theme: “My Future is Greater than Political and Digital Thuggery.”A Strategic Alliance for Peace.
The high-level event drew a diverse crowd of stakeholders, including members of the State Executive Council, representatives of the Emir of Bauchi, traditional rulers, and the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA). Civil society organisations, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), academics, youth leaders, media practitioners, and the Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities were also in attendance to build a unified front for sustainable peace.
Opening the ceremony, the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, emphasized that the command is heavily prioritizing community policing and youth inclusion to prevent crime.
