Kano Police warn of possible terrorist attacks, urge vigilance

Stanley Ihedigbo

Kano 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.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in response, they hereby urged residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded places and environments until further notice as a preventive measure to enable security operatives to 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 a report of suspicious persons or item(s).

They 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:

The Kano State Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and properties as well as maintaining law and order in Kano State.

They appreciated the support and cooperation of the good people of Kano State and urged everyone to remain vigilant.