The Kano State Police Command has taken significant steps to enhance security by deploying heavily armed personnel to the palace of reinstated Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The police have also ensured that all non-state individuals loitering within the premises have been removed.
In addition, the command has increased the number of personnel stationed at the Nassarawa palace, which Emir Aminu Ado Bayero currently occupies.
During a press briefing in Kano, the outgoing Commissioner of Police, AIG Usaini Gumel, emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force is committed to its primary duty of safeguarding lives and property.
He explained that the deployment was initiated to address security concerns and maintain peace during the ongoing legal dispute over the Emirship.
AIG Usaini Gumel highlighted that the reinforcement of deployment plans was prompted by a recent escalation in thuggery and internal conflicts, which threatened the state’s stability.
“Armed personnel have been deployed to provide security at the Kofar Kudu Palace, the residence of Emir Sanusi, and the Nasarawa Mimi Palace, the residence of Emir Bayero,” he clarified.
Gumel appealed to the public to support the police in discharging their duties, urging residents to provide information that could promote peace, progress, and political stability in the ancient city. He restated the command’s commitment to providing the required security to enable residents go about their legitimate activities without fear.
MEANWHILE, a new CP, Salman Dogo Garba, has assumed duties, pledging his readiness to ensure adequate security of life and property. During a farewell at the Officers Mess, Bompai Kano, organised in honour of his predecessor, Gumel, who was promoted to AIG, the new CP solicited the support and cooperation of officers and men of the command, as well as the public. The outgone CP urged the officers and public to accord same support he had to his successor.
