- Warns Against Breach of Peace in Feastive Period
By Tolúlopé Olátúnjí
The Police Command in Kano State has expressed strong disapproval over the purported booing of a crowd accompanying Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II by some individuals while he was returning to his palace after Eid prayers. The Police Command issued stern warning to individuals intending to cause what it called chaos or breach the peace during the Sallah celebrations
Recall that the New Diplomat had reported that the monarch proceeded with holding the Sallah Durbar celebrations, despite the Kano State Police Command’s ban, citing security concerns.
However, in a statement issued by the state police command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Monday, the police Command said the Emir took a different route as part of his religious obligations but was met with jeers near Festival Primary School and the Zage/Zango areas by some unidentified persons.
Kiyawa stated:”Currently, the police command is monitoring the entire Sallah events to ensure law and order are maintained. Adequate security measures are in place to tackle any form of security threats.”
“The command has issued a stern warning to individuals intending to cause chaos or breach the peace during the Sallah celebration to stay clear of the state.” Kiyawa emphasized that adequate security personnel have been deployed to arrest anyone attempting to disrupt public order.
Additionally, the state police Command cautioned the public against carrying weapons during and after the celebration, warning that violators would face severe penalties.
“Rigorous stop-and-search operations and patrols are ongoing in all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the metropolitan area to ensure a peaceful celebration,” Kiyawa added.
The State Police Command said these are proactive measures aimed at ensuring a safe and orderly Sallah celebration for all residents of Kano State.
