Police reiterate ban on protests as court rules today

The Kano State Police Command has reminded 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 According Online Thursday.

According to Haruna, the reminder was necessary as the Federal High Court sitting in Kano will today (Thursday) be presiding over sensitive matters on the emirship tussle.

“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 the lives of everyone are 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.

“Police alongside all law enforcement agencies in the state are strictly enforcing the total ban placed by Kano State Government on public protests, processions, and 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.

The police spokesperson further said, “There shall be adequate security deployments of security personnel embarking on the enforcement duties and to ensure no breakdown of law and order.

“Patriotic residents are called upon to note and cooperate with the large number of security personnel they will be coming across. They are expected to provide them with actionable information and intelligence to preserve the peace and detect, arrest, investigate and prosecute the deviants.

He said, “For the 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.