The Kano State Police Command has arrested 54 suspected thugs during the Hawan Eid Sallah day on Wednesday in Kano.
This is contained in a statement on by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, a copy of which was made available to The Punch on Thursday.
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He said the arrested suspects were found in possession of dangerous weapons and illicit drugs pointing out that the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
“During the Hawan Eid Sallah Day, a total of fifty-four (54) suspected thugs were arrested and dangerous weapons and illicit drugs were recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation,” Haruna said.
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According to him, the state Police Command has also uncovered plots by some political thugs and enemies of the State planning to hide under political regalia and disrupt the Hawan Daushe Durbar Celebration slated to be held today Thursday evening at the Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu, Kano.
“The joint security forces in the State are aware of these evil plans and have set all machinery in place to ensure the peaceful conduct of the durbar activities and, the safety of all residents of the State as adequate deployment of manpower and equipment has been made to strategic locations in the state.
“The Kano State Police Command is therefore making it categorically clear that whoever under whatever guise attempts to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in the state will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law. Their sponsors will also be fish out and follow suit.
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“Sallah durbar is not a political activity, and any form of display of political parties’ symbols such as billboards and posters are instruments of misinterpretation and ultimate breakdown of law and order. Politicians are advised to prevail on their supporters to see Sallah as a celebration of unity and tradition,” he said.
The police spokesman urged residents of the state to continue to cooperate with the police by reporting any suspicious movement of person(s) or item(s) they come across to the nearest Police Station or through the following Kano State Police Command emergency contact numbers:- 08032419754, 08123821575 and 09029292926.
