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Kano State Enforces 24-Hour Curfew Over Governor’s Removal By Tribunal
In the aftermath of the tribunal’s judgment, residents of the state have started shutting down their shops due to concerns about potential attacks
Kano State has imposed a 24-hour curfew in response to the election petitions tribunal’s decision to remove Abba Kabir Yusuf from his position as the state governor.
The Commissioner of Police for the state, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, personally issued a statement in which he confirmed that a joint team of security forces has been deployed throughout the city to ensure compliance with the curfew.
“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 have mapped out strategies on that direction and call on the good people of the State to give the necessary confidence and supports.
“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 of the 24-hour hours (24hrs) 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.
“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
The state has experienced heightened tension and anxiety following the tribunal’s verdict, which declared Nasir Yusuf Gawuna of the APC as the victor in the election.
In the aftermath of the tribunal’s judgment, residents of the state have started shutting down their shops due to concerns about potential attacks by unruly individuals or hoodlums.