Supreme Court ruling: Police in Kano warn APC, NNPP supporters against violence

Rising from a crucial meeting with heads of all security agencies and leaders of political parties in Kano on Friday, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel gave a stern warning to leaders and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), to desist from any act capable of breaching the peace in the state as the Supreme Court prepares to give its verdict on the March 18, 2023, governorship election in the state.

The police Commissioner urged residents to move about their normal businesses without fear as police and sister-security agencies have mapped out strategies to ensure adequate security of lives and property during Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Also in attendance during the meeting were selected Local Government Council chairmen in the state.

All stakeholders, including leaders of NNPP and APC reiterated their commitment to keep the peace for the desired peacedul coexistence in Kano.

Gumel further stated that: “You are once again welcome to Bompai, the Headquarters of Kano State Police Command as we are keeping to our promises of periodically updating you on the security situation of the State especially as it relates to security and safety of life and property, and to explain further the security preparation ahead of Christmas/New Year festivities and in particular the Kano State Governorship Election Petition Supreme Court Verdict.

“Recall that the police command had adequately attended to a number of plots by some faceless political pressure groups who are hell-bent on fomenting trouble and to stampede on the general security situation of the State from being very peaceful as it is at now.

“However, we must appreciate and commend the leadership of both the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for maintaining their position on standing by the peace accord the third time since they both signed the commitment to ensuring peace and orderliness in all parts of the State.

“Today, Friday 8th December 2023, the heads of the joint security agencies meeting was held at this Police Headquarters where the security situation was reviewed and the security arrangements agreed upon to be put in place for ensuring no breakdown of law and order before, during and after the State Governorship Supreme Court verdict.

” In addition, the meeting addressed some emerging security concerns with the leadership of both the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), the All Progressives Congress (APC) and some selected Local Government Council Chairmen.

“At the end of the meeting, all the stakeholders reiterated their commitment towards sustaining the peace accord signed and to provide that is for every resident of the state to celebrate Christmas/New Year festivities and to stop panicking on the possibility of breaking down of law and order before and after the supreme court verdict on the upcoming Governorship Election Petition.”

According to him: “At this point, 1 must also appreciate all the law-abiding people of Kano State for their understanding, prayers, support, encouragement and cooperation.

“By and large, be assured that the joint security agencies in the State will continue to remain committed to providing a safer and more secure environment for everyone in peace and for their businesses to strive. . Going forward, the Police Command during the last week embarked on