Police Warn Disgruntled Politicians In Kano Ahead Of March 11 Elections

The Kano State Police Command has released a statement in response to fears that some dissatisfied politicians in the state intend to employ thugs to sabotage the upcoming governorship elections on Saturday.

In a statement issued through the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, the Kano state Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Dauda, warned thugs and other troublemakers to keep away from the state or face the full weight of the law.

According to SP Haruna, the command would cooperate with other security organizations in the state to guarantee the arrest and thorough prosecution of any criminals who might want to be a source of concern before, during, and after the March 11 governorship and state house of assembly election.

The police spokesperson said, “The Kano State Police Command under the leadership of CP Mamman Dauda received information that some disgruntled politicians are planning to import thugs to the State with the sole aim of disrupting the forthcoming Gubernatorial / State Assembly Elections slated for Saturday, 11th March 2023.

“The Commissioner of Police is warning all thugs, mischief makers, and miscreants to stay clear of the State as the Command will not relent in its effort at dealing decisively with troublemakers.

“The Command will in liaison with other security agencies in the State ensure the arrest and diligent prosecution of all suspects. The thugs will also be charged to court alongside their sponsors.

“We want to use this medium to thank the law-abiding citizens and the good people of Kano State for their support during the Presidential / National Assembly Elections as it was conducted peacefully.

“The CP wants the good people of the State to continue in the same vein for us to record a zero-violence election.”