Police
By Aminu Garko
Kano, The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday assured residents of the state of safety before, during and after the Appeal court judgement of Governorships election in the state.
The state Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel,told newsmen in Kano that enough manpower were deploy in and outside the metropolis to provide security.
He explained that after the outcomes of the forthcoming Kano Governorship Appeal Court Judgement, the residents , have every rights to expresses their celebrations and or sadness, but that should be done in an individual homes.
“What we are avoiding is a situations where some people’s in the names of celebration or expressing sadnesses over the outcomes of the Appeal Court Judgement would truncates peace Kano enjoyed.
” We will not tolerate that as police and other security agencies have adopted various security measures to confront any form of security threats in all part’s of our areas of supervision.
He said any form of engaging in mass actions, suggesting preparation for violent processions, protests or celebrations that may trigger reactions would not be tolerated.
He added that, unguarded statements from politicians likely to increase unnecessary tension or undermine the security arrangements and the sanctity of the judicial system should also be avoided.
” I am liaising with other heads of security agencies working in the state as we have deployed adequate personnel and equipment to identified strategic locations in and out side the metropolis to ensure security of lives and property of residents and to forestall any attempt to cause disturbance or breakdown of law and order.
“While the Police and Security Agencies are assuring the good people of the state of adequate security before, during and after the declaration of the appeal judgment, residents of Kano State are also expected to play their part in avoiding to be involved in the breakdown of law and order,” he said.
He said that the Police Command in conjunction with other security agencies in the state will not give room for any unscrupulous person(s) trying to jeopardize the security arrangements and as such residents are encouraged to go about their daily activities
