By Abiola Olawale
Residents of Kano State are in a panic mode following an alert raised by the Kano State Police Command over a suspected plan by terrorists to target public gatherings in strategic locations across the state.
The alert has sparked widespread anxiety among community members, who are now on high alert in the light of the potential threat to their lives and public safety.
The alert was contained in a statement by the Kano Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Friday in Kano.
The statement urged residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas until further notice to enable security agencies to identify and neutralize potential threats.
The statement reads in part: “The Kano State Police Command, in liaison with other security agencies, has received intelligence reports of suspected terrorists planning to launch attacks on public gatherings in strategic locations within Kano State.
“In response, we hereby urge residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded places and environments until further notice as a preventive measure to enable security operatives to identify and dislodge possible attackers.”
Kiyawa, in the statement, revealed that the police command has begun steps to address the situation as they have deployed experts from the explosive ordinance disposal and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear units to strategic areas of the state.
“The teams were on high alert and can be contacted through 08169884988 or 07067157218 for reports of suspicious persons or items.
“We encourage residents to report any emergency or suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or contact the Kano State Police Command through the following emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926,” the statement added.
