Gov. Yusuf imposes ban on public protests

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has imposed strict restrictions on all public gatherings intended for protest within the state, exercising his authority as the chief security officer.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the governor, by virtue of his position, has directed the Police, the Directorate of State Security Services, (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps to apprehend, detain, and prosecute any individual or group partaking in demonstrations on the streets of Kano.

“This decisive action is a preemptive strategy aimed at averting any potential breakdown of law and order orchestrated by adversaries of the state.

“We are privy to credible intelligence indicating that certain prominent figures from the opposition party in Kano have devised plans to sponsor student associations and political agitators from other northwestern states to incite chaos under the guise of advocating for the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero,” the statement reads in part.

“The state government has explicitly outlawed protests, demonstrations, or processions of any kind, and individuals found on the streets of Kano engaging in such activities will be promptly apprehended.

“Through this declaration, we caution student groups against being manipulated by troublemakers who are resolute in fomenting disorder in Kano.”

The governor urged all citizens to continue their normal activities, assuring that the state remains peaceful. He stated that the government will maintain vigilant oversight to promptly address any individuals or groups attempting to disrupt the state’s relative peace.