By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that the Kano State Police Command has warned criminals to either repent or leave the State completely.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kano ahead of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration.
The statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said that the command, in collaboration with various security officials, will be embarking on rigorous patrols, raids of criminal hideouts and black spots to avert at planning stages of any action likely to cause a breach of peace by criminals, miscreants and their sponsors throughout the State.
The statement said that the command would also partner with civilian volunteer uniformed services across the State, especially at praying grounds and recreation centers to ensure the peaceful conduct of the event.
“Worshippers going to Eid Praying Grounds are advised to avoid carrying offensive objects that may trigger suspicions or apprehension.
“People are encouraged to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement of persons or items to the nearest Police Station.
“Parents/guardians should prevail on their especially underaged children and unlicensed persons not to operate or embark racing with Motor Vehicles, Tricycles, and Motorcycles and even horses while going to Eid praying grounds and places of visit.
“Road users are advised to strictly observe the laid down traffic rules and regulations to desist from reckless driving, car-racing, over-loading, and dangerous driving.
“Parents/Guardians should always accompany their children with adults while going to Eid Praying grounds to checkmate cases of missing children, accidents, or any unsolicited dealings.
“Any group or individual under whatever guise is warned to desist from any act or conduct that will cause a breach of peace and breakdown of Law and Order. Overall, whoever is caught engaging in such activities will face the full wrath of the law.
“Display of political parties’ symbols such as billboards, fosters, etc. These are all instruments of derailment from Sallah being an event of upholding cultural and traditional norms but hijackers turn the event into the vehicle of politics and the ultimate breakdown of law and order. Politicians are therefore advised to prevail on their supporters to see Sallah as a Celebration of unity, tradition, and culture,”
It urged residents to report all ugly incidences to the nearest Police Station, and not resort to taking laws into their hands.
“In case of emergencies, the Command provides the following GSM lines for a distress call. 08032419754, 08123821575, and 08075391163. Or log into the “NPF Rescue Me” Application available on the Play Store, or through the following Online Media Platforms;
i. Facebook: Kano State Police Command
ii. Twitter: Kano State Police Command (@KanoPoliceNG)
iii. Instagram: Kano State Police Command,” the statement added.
