Kano is under tension and a curfew as citizens react to the judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribinal, which ruled that Nasir Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress, APC, lawfully won the governorship election.
The governor has sued for peace as residents were seen scampering and running to close their shops and business places for fear of attacks those angered by the verdict of the tribunal.
The state government imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state to prevent clashes by rivals.
The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel in a statement warned that security personnel will enforce the curfew strictly especially in Kano city.
“In view of the Constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force alongside the relevant Internal Security and Law Enforcement Agencies to preserve law and order in the State, the Kano State Police Command has mapped out strategies in that direction and call on the good people of the State to give the necessary confidence and supports.
“Going forward, Kano State residents are called upon to note that combined Security Forces have already been dispatched to the nooks and crannies including the entry and exits of the State to ensure enforcement and strict compliance of the Twenty-Four Hours (24hrs) Curfew order as communicated by the State Government via letter with Reference No: K/SEC/H/435/T.1/153 dated 20th September, 2023 taking effect from 6pm of Wednesday, 20th September to 6pm of Thursday, 21st September 2023.
“Violators will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“Finally, I wish to appreciate all the peace-loving People of the State and urge them to remain law abiding as it’s in the best interest of all that we come together to maintain law and order in the State,” he said.
The state witnessed several looting, vandalisation and arson in March after Governor Yusuf was declared as the winner of the elections.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was preparing to address a press conference Wednesday night.
