This was stated by the state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, during an interactive meeting with the Kano State Police Strategic Managers, Tactical and Operational Commanders, alongside the five Emirates Durbar Committees, representatives of the state traditional council and some identified Islamic clerics, held at the Police Officers’ Mess, Miller Road.
The Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command on Monday disclosed that its operatives had uncovered plots by some religious and political groups to cause unrest in the state during the Eid-el-fitr celebrations.
This was stated by the state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, during an interactive meeting with the Kano State Police Strategic Managers, Tactical and Operational Commanders, alongside the five Emirates Durbar Committees, representatives of the state traditional council and some identified Islamic clerics, held at the Police Officers’ Mess, Miller Road.
CP Gumel, however, said that the situation was brought under control because the plotters and their sponsors had already been discovered.
The police also warned that those who wish to use themselves as tools for trouble and violence should abandon their evil intentions or face the full wrath of the law, as the police and sister-security agencies have put all machinery in motion to arrest and prosecute lawbreakers before, during, and after the Sallah festivities.
The Kano police chief urged locals and tourists who want to enjoy the stunning Durbar exhibition during the Sallah celebrations to be free and at ease because appropriate security had been put in place to safeguard their peace and safety.
The police boss said, “I wish to announce that the Kano State Police Command is aware of evil plans by some already identified religious and political pressure groups to disregard the ongoing judicial processes such as the matter before the Court on Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara and the pressure to speak on issues related to the status of the emirates and emir-ship in the state.
“These plans which have been uncovered show that “there are some enemies of the state that aimed to disrupt the Sallah activities, the entire existing peace in the state and to cause embarrassment to the State Government.
“As remedial action, we have heavily strengthened security with increased surveillance around the flash locations where these insecurity elements are clustering; in particular are Kofar Nassarawa, Kofar Mata, Kofar Wambai and Kofar Kudu. We are aware of all these, and we are fully ready to decisively deal with this ill-fated decision unless the planners change for better.
“Also be aware that the sponsors of this plan are in our close watch, they are advised to stop forthwith, as security agencies are following up and trailing the event and the planners would be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.”
“For the law-abiding residents and tourists please note that the following security advisories are for ensuring that the Sallah festivities period goes hitch-free."
The police therefore urged all the worshippers going to Eid praying grounds to avoid carrying offensive objects that may trigger suspicions or apprehension.