On October 1, Nigeria will be marking her independence from its colonial master, Britain. In a firm stance to maintain peace and order, the Kano State Police Command has issued a strong warning to residents against any form of street protests.
This announcement comes in the wake of heightened tensions following the planned October 1 protest.
The Kano State Police Command warns residents against taking to the streets in any guise as the command is ready to deal decisively with any person or group of persons that violated the order.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, gave the warning while parading some arrested criminals at the Command’s headquarters in Bompai Kano on Monday.
Crackdown On October 1 Protesters
He said that the police would not allow a repeat of the violence witnessed in the state during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests.
“On the forthcoming Independence Day celebration on 1 October 2024, the Police Command has concluded all necessary arrangements to provide adequate security during and after the event period.
“I therefore urge all Kano State residents to cooperate with the Police as well as other security agencies and participate in the Independence Day celebration responsibly, adhering to all safety guidelines and respecting the rights of others.
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“In the same vein, security deployments have been concluded at strategic locations within the state to forestall any likely security threats on the alleged planned 1st October nationwide protest.
“We have to appreciate the fact that all forms of crime are reducing drastically,” Abdullahi said.
On the arrested suspects, he said no fewer than 89 suspects were apprehended for committing various offences in the state.
He said the offences committed by the suspects included kidnapping, human trafficking, armed robbery, drug dealing and forgery, among others.
According to him, the arrests were made at various locations in the state from September 12 to date pointing out that 53 of the suspects had been charged to court, while 36 are under investigation.
