The Kano State Police Command has issued a warning to residents about a possible terrorist threat targeting public gatherings in strategic locations across the state.
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In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the police urged residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas until further notice. This measure is intended to give security agencies time to identify and neutralize potential threats.
“The Kano State 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,” the statement said.
“In response, we hereby urge 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 address the threat, the police have deployed experts from the Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear units to key areas within the state. The teams are on high alert and are available for reports of suspicious persons or items through the following numbers: 08169884988 or 07067157218.
Residents are also encouraged to report emergencies or unusual activities to the nearest police station or use the police command’s emergency hotlines: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.
The PPRO emphasized that public vigilance and cooperation are essential in maintaining safety and preventing potential incidents. “The Kano State Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and properties as well as maintaining law and order in Kano State,” the statement added.
