The Kano State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state. This comes after the electoral petitions tribunal fired the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.
This was said by Police Commissioner Muhammad Usaini Gumel in a statement.
A combined team of security operatives has been despatched across the city to implement the curfew, according to the commissioner, who personally signed the announcement on Wednesday evening.
“Going forward, Kano State residents are called upon to note that combined security forces have already been dispatched to the nooks and crannies, including the entry and exits of the state, to ensure enforcement and strict compliance with the 24-hour curfew order as communicated by the State Government via letter with Reference No: K/SEC/H/435/T.1/153 dated 20th September 2023 taking effect from 6 pm of Wednesday, 20th September to 6 pm of Thursday, 21st September 2023.
“In view of the Constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force alongside the relevant internal security and law enforcement agencies to preserve law and order in the state, the Kano State Police Command has mapped out strategies in that direction and calls on the good people of the state to give the necessary confidence and support.”
He warned that violators would be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“Finally, I wish to appreciate all the peace-loving people of the state and urge them to remain law-abiding, as it’s in the best interest of all that we come together to maintain law and order in the State,” he said.
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