10th April, 2015
The Police Command in Kano state, has warned the public, particularly youths, against wild celebration of victory during the forthcoming gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ibrahim Idris, gave the warning while briefing newsmen after his meeting with stakeholders in Kano on Thursday.
He said that any person who failed to abide by the order would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“Such behaviours contravene the traffic laws, therefore, people should be conversant with traffic rules and regulations,” Idris said.
He disclosed that seven persons died and 50 persons were injured while celebrating after the announcement of results of presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.
He called for caution during such celebration, saying “people should celebrate such victory in a civilised manner to avoid a repeat of what happened after presidential election in the state.”
Idris also urged the electorate to avoid taking polythene bags or any object to the polling units, adding that anybody who failed to heed the order would not be allowed access into the polling area.
He called on the people to support and cooperate with security agents who would be deployed at polling units.
The police boss said that security check points would be mounted at areas identified to be volatile spots.
“The ban on quasi-security agencies not to wear uniform is still on as anyone found would be arrested and prosecuted,” he added.