The Kano State Police Command has advised Sen . Rabi ’u Kwankwaso to suspend his proposed visit to Kano State on January 30 .The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Rabiu Yusuf , gave the advice while briefing newsmen in Kano , on Friday.
He said the advice was necessary in view of the tension generated among the people of the state by the planned visit .
According toYusuf , “ There is no doubt , the Senator as a citizen of this country has the constitutional right of association, assembly , and above all , movement .
“ However , credible Information at the disposal of the command reveals that the proposed visit has generated palpable fears in the minds of the people of Kano State ’’ , he said.
He said, there was apprehension among the general populace, including the tendency to hijack the visit by some disgruntled elements and miscreants .
He hinted on the urgent need by the police command to ensure that peace prevailed in the state .
“ Therefore , any action or inaction by any person or group of persons that may jeopardize the relative peace the state is currently enjoying must be averted .
“ It is the advice of the command that such a visit should be shelved by Sen Rabi ’ u Kwankwaso until the tension generated by the planned visit is doused, ’’ he reiterated .
He assured that the command would provide a level playing ground for all politicians , to carry out their political activities , without fear of molestation or intimidation .
Source... Punchng
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