The Kano State Police Command has warned politicians or any political interest groups against importing thugs during the forthcoming Kano State House of Assembly re-run election as security operatives have been directed to arrest anyone found wanting.
The three affected Kano State House of Assembly Constituencies include Tsanyawa/Kunchi, Kura/Garun Mallam and Tofa/Rimin Gado
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The State Police Commissioner, Usaini Gumel gave the warning in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday.
“All forms of thuggery and importation of thugs by any political interest groups will not be tolerated as adequate security personnel have been deployed to arrest anyone who attempts to override the security provision, cause breach of the peace or breakdown of the law,” he said
The commissioner also warned troublemakers to stay clear of the re-run election venues.
In addition he said, carrying all sorts of weapons during the rerun election will not be tolerated as only eligible voters screened by INEC will be allowed to vote.
“Only people with voter cards indicating the said particular polling unit where the rerun election is scheduled to be held will be allowed to vote.
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“Nobody will be allowed within the voting premises, except those accredited by INEC including Party Agents.
“There will be rigorous stop and search and patrols in all the LGAs where the rerun elections will be held.
There will be restrictions of movement in the six LGAs where the re-run elections will be held, except essential services such as Ambulances, Medical Emergencies, Fire Services and similar emergencies,” Gumel said.
He said in line with the provision of the Electoral guidelines, all Quasi Security Outfits like Hisbah, KAROTA, Vigilante, Hunters, Man O War, Boys Scout etc will not participate in the re-run election.
The Kano State Police Command wishes the good people of Kano State a peaceful rerun election.
He said the Command is determined to provide the needed security in conjunction with the relevant security agencies who are members of the inter agency consultative committee on elections security in the State to ensure peaceful re-run elections in Kano State.
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“In case of emergencies, Kano State Police Command can be contacted via; 08032419754, 08123821575 and 09029292926.
