Police in Kano on Wednesday stated they arrested 5 individuals on expenses of public nuisance and incitement to violence as they celebrated the Supreme Court docket judgment on the state's governorship election.
Wild celebrations greeted the Supreme Court docket judgment on Friday, which restored the victory of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, within the March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election.
The Kano State Governor had earlier been dismissed by each the Electoral Tribunal and the Court docket of Enchantment, which declared the All Progressives Congress candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, the winner of the ballot.
His resignation triggered stress within the outdated metropolis, whereas the restoration of his victory introduced reduction and sparked wild celebrations amongst his supporters.
The state Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, stated on Wednesday that 5 individuals have been arrested following a conflict between jubilant supporters of the governor and his celebration, the New Nigeria Individuals's Get together, and supporters of the APC in Gaya Native Authorities Space.
Gumel stated: “We now have since arrested 5 suspects, whereas two victims are admitted to Gaya Basic Hospital,” he stated.
In line with the police boss, the suspects could be charged and dropped at court docket on the finish of the investigation.
Gumel warned political actors within the state towards violence or acts that would incite violence. He stated the police, in coordination with different safety businesses, had strengthened safety in any respect recognized hotspots within the state to avert regulation and order breakdown.
“At the moment, safety has been strengthened at strategic areas to take care of peace. I hereby name on the management of all political events to induce their supporters to keep away from unguarded expressions that would result in violence. We subsequently advise them to have fun the competition moderately with out infringing on the elemental rights of different members of the general public.
“Anybody or teams making an attempt to disturb the peace and trigger a breakdown of regulation and order will face the complete wrath of the regulation,” he stated.
Gumel assured of the dedication of the police command to offer ample safety to residents and inspired them to go about their professional enterprise.
