Kano Police command said intelligent report has revealed how some people have planned to set ablaze Kano state Government House. The atmosphere in Kano is tense as supporters await the Supreme Court ruling that will decide who becomes the Governor between Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP and APC’s Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna....CONTINUE READING
According to the Kano Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel on Wednesday there ought not to be any tension in Kano since the Supreme Court in Abuja and not in the state.
Gumel urged the media professionals to adequately inform the public about happenings with accuracy.
‘’Honestly, the peaceful coexistence we have been enjoying in the state had severally been attempted to be disrupted by some criminals but on most occasions, we have been able to prevent the situation,’’ Gumel said.
The police commissioner said in order not to heighten tension in the state, many criminal moves have been prevented without raising highbrow since the governorship election petition trial commenced.
‘’We have arrested criminals under the guise of protesting on political issue that embarked on looting and they have been arraigned before the court.’’
‘’ I am using this medium to appeal to the politicians to abide by the peace agreement they signed in the interest of the people so as not to create chaos in the state.’’
‘’Presently, over 630 repentant criminals have surrendered to the command voluntarily due to our effort for them to turn a new leaf and they are undergoing rehabilitation for them to become useful citizens to the society.’’
”Out of the first set of over 50 repentant criminals we have rehabilitated, only one has gone back to crime as the others are genuinely gainfully useful to the society. This we are able to confirm because we monitor their activities.”
Gumel applauded the media for reporting the truth and responsible journalism.
