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Police Arrest 15 Imams In Kano State For Defying Government’s Lockdown Orders

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Fifteen Islamic leaders who contravened the government’s lockdown order issued by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje have been arrested by the Kano State police command.

It will be recalled the Governor issued the lockdown order in the state as part of efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus infection in the state.

However, Naija News gathered the Imams reportedly led Juma’at prayers in violation of the state government’s order meant for public safety and were arrested at Kano Municipal, Garko, Gwale, Karaye and Tarauni local government areas of the state.

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Kano Police Spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna who confirmed the arrests said the suspects were apprehended by members of Kano State Hisbah Board who transferred the case to the police for thorough investigation and prosecution.

He said they have confessed to the crimes and would soon be charged to court.

Haruna said; “The suspects were arrested for defying the lockdown order by leading Friday congregational prayers in their respective localities. You must note that the decision for the lockdown was reached in consultation with the religious leaders in the state but these people, most of whom are not Imams, out of defiance, went ahead to organise and lead the prayer.”

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