By Abdullahi Yusuf
The combined security operatives headed by the Police Command in Kano State has sued for peaceful coexistence in the ensuing security situation in the state, particularly the developments surrounding the Chieftaincy Affairs of the State.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Usaini Mohammed Gumel, made the call at a joint security press briefing on Saturday at the State Police Command Headquarters, Bompai,Kano.
“The Police Command is expressly obeying the Court Order with SUIT No. FHC/KN/CS/182/2024 Dated 23rd May, 2024 issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Kano alongside all Law Enforcement agents in the State.
“Therefore, we are calling on members of the public to know that the Police in the State is working together with the military and other security agencies and are with full capacity for providing the adequate security to everyone as we are committed to carrying out our statutory duties as provided by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Gumel said.
He said that no doubt, the law abiding people of Kano State are known for their revered cultural heritage and respect for constituted authorities and in this regard, advised them to remain calm, patient, and to keep cooperating with security agencies “as the matter described will be addressed by the Court on the 3rd of June 2024.”
He also said that the position of the law is very clear as whoever, under whatever guise, is found to be planning to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in the State “or feel that he or she can jeopardize the existing security settings in the State will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.”
“Therefore, as the Police Command is leading other security agencies to sustain the peace and peaceful coexistence for overriding interests, miscreants should stay clear of violence in all its ramifications and should not take advantage or hijack the current situation to launch unprovoked attack on people, property and infrastructure of the State.
“Any person found with such a tendency will be ruthlessly dealt with according to the law of the land,” the Commissioner warned.
Meanwhile, heavily armed policemen and vigilante personnel are guarding the Emir’s Palace where the reinstated Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor Yusuf,his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, and other top government functioneries have been staying put since Saturday night.
Equally, heavily armed soldiers, policemen and personnel of the NSCDC are guarding the second Royal House,Gidan Sarkin Nasarawa, where former Emir Aminu Ado Bayero is staying.