Kano Commissioner of Police, Gumel bans protest in Kano

Kano State Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mohammed Usain Gumel has ordered the banning of protest across the State, saying anyone or group who flouted the order would be considered as a national security breach.

The ban was at the backdrop of directive by the ruling party, the New Nigeria Political Party, NNPP and the opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC to their members and supporters to protest over alleged bribery of the judiciary.

The police boss insisted that attempt to disobey the directive would be treated as an offence against National Security.
He said, “Members of the public should therefore note that it has come to our knowledge that both the APC and the NNPP members are currently mobilizing rented crowd in the guise of Civil Society Coalition and without clearance from the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and without prior approval from the security agencies in the state.

“Both organizers, as well as the umbrella body, should note that any attempt to disrespect NLC and the Security Agencies in the state, by playing around the fragile security situation, which the combined security agencies have been managing, is not only uncivil, criminal but also an offence against National Security.

“Finally, this Police Command is ever grateful with the enormous support and cooperation it has been enjoying from the good people of the State for the peace, security, stability and the overall interest of all.”