The Kano State Police Command has reminded Kano residents that the ban on public protests, processions and unlawful gatherings is still in force.
This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, a copy of which was made available to newsmen on Thursday.
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According to Haruna, the reminder was necessary as the Federal High Court sitting in Kano will today (Thursday) be presiding over sensitive matters around the Emirates.
“Members of the general public are called upon to remain patriotic and to shun any attempt by enemies of the peace from using them to cause violence as lives of everyone is sacred and the priority of the Police to protect them including their property.
While the Police remain committed to the prevention and detection of all forms of crime, miscreants and the general public are hereby warned to note the following.
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“Police alongside all law enforcement agencies in the state are strictly enforcing the total ban placed by Kano State Government on public protests, processions, related unlawful gatherings and further committed to the preservation of law and orders.
“Accordingly, violators, including their sponsors, will be promptly identified and sanctioned according to the law of the land.
According to the police Spokesperson, “There shall be adequate security deployments of security personnel embarking on the enforcement duties and to ensure no breakdown of law and order.
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“Patriotic residents are called upon to note and cooperate with the large number of the security personnel they will be coming across. They are expected to be providing them with actionable information and intelligence to preserve the peace, detect, arrest, investigate and prosecute the deviants.
He said, “For avoidance of doubt, all non State actors, including vigilantes, hunters, and alike, are to clear from participating under the guise of providing security to any section of the community.
