The Kano State Police Command has announced the suspension of the traditional annual Tashe performance usually held during the holy month of Ramadan, citing security concerns.
Tashe is a distinctive cultural performance that has been an integral part of Ramadan in Hausa communities for centuries.
The term “Tashe” means “to wake up” in Hausa, reflecting its original purpose of rousing people for Sahur (the pre-dawn meal), in a lively and engaging manner. Beyond simply waking residents, Tashe traditionally served as a form of theatrical expression, incorporating storytelling, satire, humour, and music.
The decision, according to the Command, was taken in liaison with the Kano State Government in the interest of public safety and security.
The police said the measure was aimed at preventing criminal elements from exploiting the festivities to perpetrate crimes such as thuggery, phone snatching, and drug abuse.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the Command assured residents that adequate security measures had been put in place to curb criminal activities and ensure a peaceful Ramadan period.
The CPolice urged parents, guardians, and members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by cautioning their children and wards against engaging in acts capable of breaching law and order.
He warned that anyone found violating the law would face the full weight of legal consequences.
While wishing the people of Kano State a successful Ramadan fast, the Command encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
For emergencies, members of the public are advised to contact the following numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 08076091271, 09029292926, or log into the “NPF Rescue Me” application available on the Google Play Store.
