By Ayo Kehinde
The Police Command in Kano State has urged citizens of the state to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas, following intelligence reports of a planned terrorist attack on public gatherings in strategic locations across the state.
Spokesperson of the Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said 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 in the state.
Titled “Security Alert: Caution Against Suspected Planned Terrorist Attacks”, the statement reads:
“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.
“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).
“We encourage residents to report any emergency or suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or contact the Kano State Police Command through the following emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.
“Your vigilance and cooperation are crucial in ensuring public safety.
“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.”
