Kano Police Command Raises Concerns Over Potential Unrest, Heightens Security Ahead of Supreme Court Judgment

The Kano State Police Command has issued a call to all residents to share any actionable intelligence regarding individuals or groups planning to disrupt peace or engage in violent protests before and after the Supreme Court judgment on Friday.

Following a meeting with heads of security agencies in Kano, the State Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Gumel, assured residents of safety before, during, and after the judgment on the governorship election. He emphasized that the command had implemented security measures to ensure that residents could conduct their legitimate activities without fear for their lives or property.

Mr. Gumel disclosed that an operational order had been issued to area commanders, tactical commanders, and divisional police officers across the state’s 44 local government areas, outlining their specific roles. He highlighted the collaboration between the police and other security agencies in Kano to prevent any potential crises related to the Supreme Court judgment.

The commissioner detailed the deployment of armed personnel to key locations such as political party offices, Government House, INEC headquarters, banks, commercial areas, places of worship, recreation centers, and motor parks before, during, and after the judgment. He assured law-abiding residents that they could carry on with their daily activities without fear, stating that armed security personnel would be stationed at strategic points for surveillance and physical security.

Mr. Gumel expressed confidence that the security measures put in place would foster peaceful coexistence among residents and maintain order during this period of heightened sensitivity

Peoples Gazette