The Kano State Police Command has on Monday has issued a warning to residents of the state against protesters planning to shut down the State in an action which may likely result in violence.
This was after Kano State Governorship Appeal Court’s verdict was delivered on Friday, 17th November 2023.
The State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, warned that whoever attempts to disrupt the peace in the State will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.
Gumel raised the alarm saying, credible information at the Command’s disposal revealed the intention of some groups of political party supporters using unconventional media platforms, mobilizing people and planning to enter the streets in form of protest.
Recall that before the Appeal Court, the leaderships of both NNPP and APC had been invited by the Kano State Police Command where the peace accord was signed on Thursday, 16th November 2023.
The statement reads,“The information revealed that the protesters intend to shut down the State in an action which may likely result in violence.It’s on this note that the police command issued a warning to residents of the state to be extra careful as whoever intends to conduct any protest or procession should do so by the provisions of the law.
” Adequate security arrangements have been put in place to prevent escalation of tensions that may lead to the breakdown of law and order; warning that whoever attempts to disrupt the peace in the State, will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the Law.
“Furthermore, you will all recall that before the court ruling, the leaderships of both NNPP and APC had been invited by the Kano State Police Command where the peace accord was signed on Thursday, 16th November 2023.
“The objective of the peace accord was to maintain harmony and ensure that the political landscape in Kano State remained peaceful, irrespective of the judgment’s outcome.
“Reiteratively, whoever attempts to disrupt the peace in the State will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.
The CP also appreciate the people for their cooperation and expressed the commitment of the Police Command to the protection of lives and properties of all residents in the State.
Speaking further, Gumel urged everyone to keep reporting any suspicious movement, person(s) or item(s) they come across to the nearest Police Station or through the Kano State Police Command emergency contact numbers.
