The Kano police have instituted a 24-hour curfew in the state.
This followed the tribunal’s ruling that removed Abba Yusuf from the position of governor.
The tribunal instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revoke the certificate of return issued to Yusuf. This was made in a judgment conveyed via Zoom on Wednesday.
The tribunal also upheld the victory of Yusuf Gawana from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the legitimately elected governor of the state.
Muhammad Gumel, the commissioner of police, announced in a statement that a team of security personnel has been deployed throughout the city to enforce the curfew.
The statement reads:
“In view of the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force alongside the relevant Internal Security and Law Enforcement Agencies to preserve law and order in the State, the Kano State Police Command have mapped out strategies on that direction and call on the good people of the State to give the necessary confidence and supports,” the statement reads.
“Going forward, Kano State residents are called upon to note that combined Security Forces have already been dispatched to the nooks and crannies including the entry and exits of the State to ensure enforcement and strict compliance of the Twenty-Four Hours (24hrs) Curfew order as communicated by the State Government via letter with Reference No: K/SEC/H/435/T.1/153 dated 20th September, 2023 taking effect from 6pm of Wednesday, 20th September to 6pm of Thursday, 21st September 2023.
“Violators will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“Finally, I wish to appreciate all the peace-loving People of the State and urge them to remain law abiding as it’s in the best interest of all that we come together to maintain law and order in the State.”
Tension has gripped the state since the tribunal made the judgement.