Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has prohibited all public demonstrations within the state in a move aimed at maintaining public order.
He has directed security forces to arrest anyone involved in such activities. This directive was issued on Wednesday through a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa.
Governor Yusuf, asserting his authority as the chief security officer of Kano State, commanded the Police, the Directorate of State Security Services, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps to take immediate action against anyone found participating in street protests. The governor emphasized that this stringent measure is intended to prevent any potential disruption of public order.
The governor’s office cited “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.”
In a clear message to potential demonstrators, the statement warned, “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.”
Governor Yusuf appealed to the citizens to continue their daily activities without fear, assuring them of the state’s stability.
