Police express displeasure over booing of Emir Sanusi, warn troublemakers
Story from Aliyu ASKIRA, Kano
The Police Command in Kano State has expressed displeasure over alleged booing of the entourage belonging to Kano Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by some individuals while he was returning to his palace after Eid prayers.
In a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Monday, the incident occurred when the Emir took a different route, as part of his religious obligation.
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He said unfortunately, he was booed within the vicinity of Festival Primary School and Zage/Zango areas by some unidentified persons.
“Currently, the police command is monitoring the entire Sallah events to ensure law and order are maintained, adequate security measures are in place to tackle any form of security threats.
“Accordingly, the police command is warning individuals intending to cause chaos or breach the peace during the Sallah celebration to stay clear of the state,” he said.
The spokesman further stated that at the moment, adequate security personnel had been deployed to arrest anyone attempting to cause a breakdown of law and order.
The police warned members of the public to desist from carrying weapons during and after the celebration, saying that anyone found would meet stiff penalties.
“Rigorous stop-and-search operations and patrols are ongoing in all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the metropolitan area to ensure a peaceful celebration,” Mr Kiyawa said.