CURRENT REPORT BLOG in the wake of a consequential judgment by the election petitions tribunal that resulted in the removal of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from office, Kano State is grappling with a state of unrest. To restore law and order, the Kano State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew. This blog post explores the circumstances surrounding this development and its implications for the state. The election petitions tribunal’s decision to unseat Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sent shockwaves through Kano State’s political landscape. Nasir Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared the victor, setting off a chain of events that have led to widespread concern.
To maintain peace and safeguard lives and property, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, issued a statement personally, announcing the imposition of a 24-hour curfew. A combined force of security operatives has been deployed across the city to ensure compliance.The curfew comes as a response to the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force and other law enforcement agencies to uphold law and order in the state. Commissioner Gumel called upon the citizens of Kano State to support these efforts and adhere to the curfew directives.
The statement issued by the Commissioner of Police made it clear that violators of the curfew would face legal consequences. This stern warning underscores the commitment to maintaining order i
n Kano State during this challenging period.
Following the tribunal’s verdict, there has been a palpable sense of apprehension in the state. Residents have been seen hurriedly closing their shops and businesses out of fear of potential unrest and attacks by unruly elements.
The state witnessed incidents of looting, vandalism, and arson in March, immediately after Governor Yusuf was declared the winner of the elections. The memories of these tumultuous events continue to linger, contributing to the anxiety surrounding the recent developments.
