The Kano state police command has reacted to the planned protests by supporters of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25.
In a press statement sent to journalists today, the police command advised Kano residents to remain patriotic and avoid engaging in any form of unlawful gathering, protests or processions.
The statement noted any such gathering has the tendency to trigger violence in the state.
The police further assured residents that adequate security arrangements had been put in place to protect life and properties.
”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 and planning to enter the streets on Saturday, November 25 2023, to stage a protest against the Kano State Governorship Appeal Court’s verdict.
”The information further revealed that the intention of the protesters is to shutdown the state and attack prominent political party opponents, the action which may likely result in violence”.
“The joint security agencies in the State have concluded all necessary arrangements to ensure that the well-being and security of the people of the State remain intact. Hence, those planning to come out on the planned dates for the protest are advised to change their mindset, sheath their swords and cooperate with the Police and other security agencies for the good of the State.”
“In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc calls 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.”
“Furthermore, the position of the law is very clear, whoever attempts to disrupt the peace in the State will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.”, the statement noted.
