- As parties sign peace accord to maintain peace, peaceful coexistence
By Yemi Monday
Embattled Bauchi based Islamic Cleric, Idris Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi can now breath air of freedom as the State Police Command has withdrawn the declaration of his being wanted as directed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The development follows the intervention of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, who met the State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir over amicable resolution of the issues necessitating the declaration of Tanshi wanted.
Consequently, Bauchi State Police Command has withdrawn the wanted notice placed on him over contempt of court.
On February 5, 2024, the Bauchi State Police Command declared the renowned Islamic cleric, Malam Idriss Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi wanted, gazetting him for contempt of court.
But the Police Command has now stated: “Such action is hereby suspended.”
However, on Tuesday on April 9, 2024, Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command, CP Auwal Musa Mohammad, spearheaded a peace pact between Malam Idriss Abdulaziz and the Government of Bauchi State at the Police State headquarters, Bauchi as part of efforts and dedication to promoting peaceful coexistence and harmonious relations among the leading figures in the State.
The peace pact was signed and witnessed by the Director, Department of State Security Services (DSS), the Commandant Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Bauchi State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice.
The Commissioner of Police as the Chairman of the Security and Allied Agency in Bauchi State, resolved to ensure that the communication gap that was identified as the causative agent among others responsible for deteriorating the relationship between the parties would be addressed without hesitation.
He expressed his unequivocal appreciation to Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, for honouring the call of NSA and other relevant stakeholders for the peace accord and maintained that, the written commitment that was signed would be judiciously observed by the parties concerned.
“Malam Idris Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi should understand that while he enjoys the right to freedom of speech, he should not use the pulpit as a platform to insult or make derogatory and abusive statements against preachers/clerics.
“He should strive to foster an atmosphere of peace and harmony within the community through his preaching, regardless of differences in opinion or religious beliefs. It is, therefore, imperative that he respects constituted authority henceforth,” the Commissioner of Police stated.
The Command stressed that, “We hope that this marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation and understanding in Bauchi State.”
The Bauchi State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, issued the statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.