Kano Governor Imposes Ban On All Demonstrations

Kano Governor Imposes Ban On All Demonstrations

Governor Abba Yusuf has issued a ban on all forms of public demonstrations in Kano State.

In a statement released by his Media and Publicity Director, Sanusi Bature, on Wednesday, May 29, Yusuf explained that he is exercising his authority as the chief security officer of the state.

He stated that the decision is intended to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order orchestrated by adversaries of the state. The statement read:

“By virtue of his position, the Governor has directed the police, the Department of State Services, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps to apprehend, detain, and prosecute any individual or group partaking in demonstrations on the streets of Kano.

“We have received credible intelligence that certain prominent figures from the opposition party in Kano are planning to sponsor student associations and political agitators from other northwestern states to incite chaos under the guise of advocating for the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.

“The State Government has explicitly outlawed protests, demonstrations, or process​⬤