By Aminu Garko
Kano, The Police Command in Kano State on Saturday threatened to arrest and prosecute anyone who disrupts the peace and order in the state the state before, during and after the Sallah celebrations.
Mr Usaini Gumel, the outgoing Commissioner of Police in the state gave the warning in Kano in a statement he issued ahead of Eid-el-Kabir festival.
“Members of the public are hereby informed that joint security agencies will remain steadfast and resolute to maintaining of law and order in all parts of the State.
“We also warn that the joint security agencies are committed to arresting whoever intends to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in the state.
“No stone will be left unturned in ensuring arrest and prosecution of any deviant,” he said.
The commissioner emphasised that Gov. Abba Yusuf had banned all forms of durbar activities in the state during the Eid-el-Kabir period.
He said the resolution was made during the State Security Council meeting under the leadership of Kano State Government.”
He said: “For the purpose of protecting public safety the combined security agencies is expecting cultural troupes costumes, weapons wielding or any form of insignia representing durbar from any of the traditional stool contenders.”
“In addition, all other law-abiding people of the state are urged to continue to cooperate with the police and alongside other relevant security agencies.
“Adequate security deployments have been concluded to ensure low-key but hitch-free festive Eid-El-Kabir celebrations during this trying period.”
