Lukman Abdulmalik
Kano State Police Command under the Commission of Police, CP Muhammad Usaini Gumel, has warned the supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) against planned protests on Friday and Saturday in Kano; it also advised residents to be calm and law-abiding.
This was contained in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, S.P Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
The statement read;
“Credible information at the command’s disposal revealed that some groups of people claiming to be political party supporters of both NNPP and APC are using various media platforms and mobilizing people to stage a protest against the Kano State Governorship Appeal Court’s verdict.
“The information further revealed that the intention of the protesters was to shut down the State and attack prominent political party opponents.
“Police command did not receive any formal notice from both political parties about the plan to conduct any protest or gathering.
“The position of the law is very clear and whoever attempts to disrupt the peace in the state will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.
“It could be recalled that before and after the Kano State Governorship Court of Appeal ruling, the leaderships of both NNPP and APC had attended and signed an accord among themselves before the Kano State Police Command where both buttressed their stand of working with the security agencies for the promotion of sustainable peace.”
The CP, while appreciating the peace-loving people of the State for their cooperation, support, and understanding, expressed the commitment of the Police Command to the protection of the lives and properties of all residents in the State.
He urged everyone to keep reporting any suspicious movement, person(s), or item(s) they come across to the nearest Police Station or through the following Kano State Police Command emergency contact numbers 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926, or log in to the NPF Rescue Me Application available in the Play Store, or through the following Online Media Platforms;
Facebook: Kano State Police Command
Twitter: Kano State Police Command (@KanoPoliceNG)
Instagram: Kano State Police Command
Tiktok: Kano State Police Command.
CP Gumel called on all residents to maintain calmness and avoid any form of unlawful gathering, protest, or procession that may trigger violence as joint security forces have since been dispatched to strategic locations to safeguard peace and order throughout the State.
