The Police in Kano has declared a 24-hour curfew after the election petitions tribunal sacked NNPP’s Abba Yusuf as governor of the state.
Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, in a statement on Wednesday evening, said a combined team of security operatives have been dispatched across strategic positions in the city to enforce the curfew.
“In view of the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force alongside the relevant internal security and law enforcement agencies to preserve law and order in the state, the Kano State Police Command have mapped out strategies on that direction and call on the good people of the State to give the necessary confidence and supports,” the statement read.
“Going forward, Kano State residents are called upon to note that combined Security Forces have already been dispatched to the nooks and crannies including the entry and exits of the State to ensure enforcement and strict compliance of the twenty-four hours (24hrs) curfew order as communicated by the State Government via letter with Reference No: K/SEC/H/435/T.1/153 dated 20th September, 2023 taking effect from 6pm of Wednesday, 20th September to 6pm of Thursday, 21st September 2023.
“Violators will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“Finally, I wish to appreciate all the peace-loving People of the State and urge them to remain law abiding as it’s in the best interest of all that we come together to maintain law and order in the State,” the Police chief added.
Politics Nigeria reports that there was tension in Kano after the tribunal sacked Governor Abba Yusuf and declared Nasir Yusuf Gawuna of the APC as the winner of the election.
Residents were seen running to close their shops and business places for fear of attacks by hoodlums.
Kano state witnessed several looting, vandalisation and arson in March after the NNPP was declared as the winner of the governorship election.
