The Police claim the suspects sought to disturb the Sallah celebrations at the palace of the Emir of Kano.
According to police, 54 suspected political thugs were apprehended on Wednesday during the Eid celebrations in Kano. Abdullahi Kiyawa, the state police spokesperson, said in a statement that the suspects planned to interrupt a durbar, which is customarily conducted as the climax of the celebration at the Emir of Kano’s palace.
“The Kano State Police Command has discovered plots by political thugs and state enemies to disguise themselves in political regalia and disrupt the Hawan Daushe Durbar Celebration, which is scheduled for today (11th April 2024) evening at the Emir’s Palace in 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,” Mr. Kiyawa told reporters.
The police spokesperson stated that individuals arrested in the purported attempt to foment disturbance during the Durbar ceremony would face the repercussions of their conduct.
He stressed that the Durbar celebration was not a political event and should not be viewed as such.
“The Kano State Police Command is, therefore, making it clearly clear that whosoever, under whatever cover, seeks to disrupt the state’s peace being enjoyed in the state will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law. Their sponsors will also fish out and follow suit.
“Sallah Durbar is not a political activity, and any exhibition of political party emblems, such as billboards and posters, is a tool for misinterpretation and the eventual breakdown of law and order. Politicians should persuade their people to view Sallah as a celebration of togetherness and tradition, Mr Kiyawa added.
Mr Kiyawa said the 54 individuals apprehended on Wednesday will be charged in court after police investigations were completed.
“On Hawan Eid Sallah Day, fifty-four (54) suspected thugs were apprehended, and hazardous weapons and illicit drugs were seized from them. After the investigation is completed, the suspects will face charges in court.
“Members of the public should note that Kano State Police Command encourages continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to collectively build a safer and more secure environment for all and urges everyone to keep reporting any suspicious movement of person(s) or item(s) they come across to the nearest Police Station,” Mr. Kiyawa said in a statement.
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