A new Commissioner of Police in Bauchi Abiodun Alabi has assumed duty.
The emergence of Alabi followed the elevation of the former Commissioner of Police of in the state Lawal Jimeta to the position of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG
Mr Alabi while taking over on Monday said he expects the citizens of the state to partner with the police to tackle criminality.
While asserting that community policing is the best way to combat criminals, the commissioner of police promised to work with all stakeholders to police the state.
He acknowledged that Bauchi is one of the most peaceful states in the north east assuring that the police in the state will continue to provide adequate security to protect lives and properties of the citizens.