The Police Command in Kano State has banned Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.
A statement issued on Thursday quoted Usaini Gumel, the state commissioner of police, as saying that the ban became necessary to sustain peace in conjunction with all the relevant security stakeholders.
“In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed, restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations,” Gumel said.
The statement signed by Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command’s spokesperson, advised worshippers to conduct their normal Eid prayers at the various designated praying grounds, as was traditionally done in the past.
“In this trying period, the police will enforce the existing court order, prevail on the two contending parties regarding the Kano Emirateship Tussle, and urge them to remain apart and respect the court order,” he said.
The commissioner, according to the statement, said the command would want to see continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to collectively work together to build a safer and more secure environment.
He urged the general public to keep reporting any suspicious movement of persons or items to the nearest police station.
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See the full statement below:
“The Kano State Police Command congratulates Muslim faithfuls and all law-abiding residents of the State for witnessing yet another Eid-El-Kabir Sallah period and assures that adequate security deployments have been put in place to ensure no breakdown of law and order in all parts of the State before, during and after the festive period.
“This is part of the commitment to sustenance of the peace by the Kano State Police Command in conjunction with all the relevant security stakeholders. In furtherance, a ban has been placed on ALL DURBAR activities throughout the State for the upcoming Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.
“This measure is taken as a result of series security reports obtained and wide consultations made with relevant security stakeholders to ensure the safety of the larger community.
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“However, worshippers are advised to conduct their normal Eid Prayers at the various designated Eid praying grounds, traditionally done in the past.
“On a final note, the Command encourages continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to collectively work together to build a safer and more secure environment.
“The Command also urges everyone to keep reporting any suspicious movement of person(s) or item(s) they come across to the nearest Police Station or through the following Kano State Police Command emergency contact numbers:- 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926, or log-in to the NPF Rescue Me Application available in the Play Store, or through the following Online Media Platforms: