Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Governor Abba Yusuf has banned all forms of public demonstrations in Kano State.
In a statement released by his Media and
Publicity Director Sanusi Bature on Wednesday, May 29, Yusuf said he was
exercising the authority vested in him as the chief security officer of the
State.
He added that the decision is aimed at
averting any potential breakdown of law and order orchestrated by adversaries
of the state. The statement read;
“By virtue of his position, the Governor
has directed the police, the Department of State Services and the Nigeria
Security and Civil Defense Corps to apprehend, detain, and prosecute any
individual or group partaking in demonstrations on the streets of Kano.
“We are privy to credible intelligence
indicating that certain prominent figures from the opposition party in Kano
have devised plans to sponsor student associations and political agitators from
other northwestern states to incite chaos under the guise of advocating for the
dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
“The State Government has
explicitly outlawed protests, demonstrations, or processions of any kind, and
individuals found on the streets of Kano engaging in such activities will be
promptly apprehended.
“Through this declaration, we
caution student groups against being manipulated by troublemakers who are
resolute in fomenting disorder in Kano.”
Yusuf urged all citizens of the
state to carry on with their normal activities as the state retains its
tranquility. He also said that the State Government will persist in vigilant
oversight of the situation involving the emirate tussle to promptly address any
individuals or factions trying to undermine the relative peace that state
presently enjoys.
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