Hardship Protest: Kano Police Ask Organizee The Kano State Police Command has asked all groups planning to participate in the protest to provide the Command with the proposed protest routes and assembly points.
The request is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, a copy of which was made available to The Punch on Monday.
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According to the statement, the protesters were also requested to furnish the command with the expected duration of the protest, names and contact details of protest leaders and organizers.
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“The measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, including key identifiers for potential troublemakers
“By providing this information, the Police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety and designate specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
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Similarly, the Police will be able to establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise to Minimize the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity,” the statement said.
The statement however urged members of the public to report any suspicious activity related to the planned protest or contact the Kano Police Command through the following phone numbers; 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926 in case of emergencies.
