KANO STATE COMMAND COMMENDS THE COOPERATION OF DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDERS IN PROMOTING PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE, WARNS AGAINST SPREADING OF MALICIOUS FAKE NEWS CAPABLE OF CAUSING APPREHENSION AND PUBLIC DISORDER
The Kano State Police Command has debunked false reports of an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo individuals being set ablaze and an Igbo man being killed in a reprisal attack. These malicious reports, aimed at instigating violence, have been dismissed by community stakeholders and the police command. A press release by the Kano State Police Command has said.
Speaking further, the Spokesperson for the State , SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa has assured citizens of the state that the police are aware of the fake news capable to cause public disorders, while a step further have been taken to ensure strict security measures.
The Security Measures in Place
To ensure peace and order, the command has:
- Deployed joint security forces to strategic locations
- Established contact numbers for reporting suspicious activities: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926
- Urged residents to remain calm and avoid engaging in unlawful gatherings or protests
Maintaining Peace and Order
The police command appreciates the support of the Kano State Government and law-abiding citizens in maintaining peace. Community leaders and stakeholders have also been commended for debunking fake news reports.
