Crimes: Police arrests 54 Suspects in Kano State
By Salihu Ali, Kano
The Police in Kano State Northwest Nigeria has arrested 54 suspects who are planning to disrupt Hawan Daushe traditional Durbar Celebration in the city with various dangerous weapons and hard drugs.
The Force Public Relations officer, ASP Abdullahi Kiyawa in a press statement disclosed that the Police uncovered plots by some political thugs and enemies of the State planning to hide under political regalia and disrupt the celebrations.
He explained that, “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.
“The Kano State Police Command is therefore making it categorically clear that whoever under whatever guise attempts to disrupt the 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.”. Kiyawa added.
He advised Politicians to prevail on their supporters to see Sallah as a celebration of unity and tradition, not political activity.
“Sallah Durbar is not a political activity, and any form of display of political parties’ symbols such as billboards and posters are instruments of misinterpretation and ultimate breakdown of law and order.”
The Police image maker said the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
“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.”
