Kano Cancels National Prayer Service Amidst Security Warnings

Kano Cancels National Prayer Service Amidst Security Warnings

Due to recent security concerns and the widespread damage from the EndBadGovernment protests in Kano State, a national prayer session planned for Saturday has been canceled…….. CONTINUE READING

The event was scheduled for August 10 at Isyaka Rabi’u’s Mosque in Goron Dutse, Kano. Mubarak Ibrahim Lawan, the Coordinator of the National Prayer, announced the cancellation with regret, citing the current security situation that the event was meant to address.

On August 9, Lawan issued a statement explaining that the decision followed intelligence reports from Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the state, Alhassan Muhammad. These reports suggested that the prayer session could be hijacked, leading to further disruption.

Lawan noted that security officials had warned of potential threats from individuals planning to exploit the gathering for nefarious purposes, including inciting looting and violence similar to the disturbances on August 1.

“We have been informed that some individuals intend to infiltrate the event and provoke disorder,” Lawan said. “To prevent potential chaos, we have decided to cancel the gathering.”

He advised the public to conduct their prayers in their local mosques and remain vigilant of any suspicious activity. “Prayer is effective no matter where we are,” Lawan stated. He encouraged everyone to continue praying for the nation’s betterment and stability.

Lawan concluded by urging the public to stay alert and maintain their prayers for peace and unity in Nigeria.

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