The Kano State Police Command has declared its readiness to re-strategise ahead of the planned parallel ceremony marking the end of Ramadan fasting by two factional emirs of the ancient Kano town.
Penpushing reports that it is recalled both Lamido Sanusi and Aminu Ado Bayero claiming emirshp have announced parallel plans for the ceremony marking the end of Ramadan fasting.
The Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori in response to this explained that the command is weighing various options to prevent a breakdown of law and order during Durbar processions in the city.
“To mitigate this risk, the Police Command, in liaison with other security agencies in the State, is re-strategising, making consultations, and weighing various options to ensure that law and order are maintained’, he stated.
Penpushing further reports that Bakori made this known after he received the state coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) led by Musa Sufi and members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) led by Ali Bayero on a courtesy call to his office on Wednesday.
“In light of the current security issues of concern in the State, the Police Command is aware that certain groups plan to hold parallel celebrations, which may raise tension and lead to violent clashes’, he added.
‘We call on all community leaders, religious leaders and opinion leaders to join us in promoting peace and calming tensions. Together, we can ensure a peaceful and joyous Sallah celebration for all,”
Penpushing also reports that the commissioner, however, called on residents of the state to prioritise peace to maintain peaceful coexistence and calm, and urged themto remain vigilant.
The police boss equally encouraged them to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency contact numbers: – 08032419754, 08123821575 and 09029292926
Penpushing reports that Sanusi and Ado Bayero have claimed the position of emir of Kano since the state government removed Ado Bayero last May and reinstated his deposed predecessor, Sanusi, under a new emirates law.
Meanwhile, the duo of Messrs Sufi and Bayero in their remarks explained that their visit was necessary because they were concerned about security in the State ahead of the Sallah Durbar celebrations.
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