…Ask them to avoid crowded place
The Kano State Police Command has alerted residents to intelligence reports of a suspected plan by terrorists to target public gatherings in strategic locations across the state.
In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police urged residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas until further notice to enable security agencies identify and neutralise potential threats.
The statement read, “The Kano State Police Command in liaison with other security agencies has received intelligence reports of suspected terrorists planning to launch attacks on public gatherings in strategic locations within Kano State.
“In response, we hereby urge residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded places and environments until further notice as a preventive measure to enable security operatives identify and dislodge possible attackers.”
The statement added that to address the threat, the police have deployed experts from the Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear units to strategic areas of the state.
Reassuring the public of its commitment to peace and security, the Police Command stated, “The Kano State Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and properties as well as maintaining law and order in Kano State. We appreciate the support and cooperation of the good people of Kano State and urge everyone to remain vigilant.”
He said as part of an effort to ensure a peaceful Kano State, necessary security arrangements have been put in place.
“A team of experts from the command’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear units have been deployed to strategic locations and are on high alert.
“The unit can be contacted through: 08169884988 or 07067157218 for report of suspicious persons or item(s),” the police spokesman said.
He urged members of the public to report an emergency or suspicious activity to the nearest police station or contact the state command through the designated mobile phone numbers.
He said the command remains committed to protecting lives and properties as well as maintaining law and order in Kano State.
“We appreciate the support and cooperation of the good people of Kano State and urge everyone to remain vigilant. Your vigilance and cooperation are crucial in ensuring public safety,” the statement added.
