The Kano State Police Command has condemned individuals booing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s entourage as he returned to his palace following Eid prayers.
SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the command’s spokesman, delivered this statement in Kano on Monday.
He said that the incident occurred because the Emir took a different route as part of his religious commitment.
He stated that he was booed by unidentified individuals near Festival Primary School and the Zage/Zango neighbourhoods.
“Currently, the police command is monitoring the entire Sallah events to ensure law and order are maintained and adequate security measures are in place to tackle any form of security threat.
“Accordingly, the police command is warning individuals intending to cause chaos or breach the peace during the Sallah celebration to stay clear of the state’’, he said.
The official added that appropriate security officers were being deployed to arrest anyone attempting to disrupt law and order.
The authorities advised the people not to carry guns during or after the celebration and that anyone caught would face harsh punishment.
“Rigorous stop-and-search operations and patrols are ongoing in all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the metropolitan area to ensure a peaceful celebration,” Kiyawa said.
