Amidst the ongoing tussle over the emirship in Kano, security operatives have issued a stern warning against a coordinated plot to incinerate the state House of Assembly. According to intelligence reports, rogue groups backed by unidentified sponsors are planning to set fire to the assembly and target the homes of senior lawmakers.<\/p>\n
Kano’s Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, addressed a joint security press conference on Sunday evening, assuring journalists that a combined team of security forces, including the military, is prepared to apprehend the plotters. Gumel announced that effective immediately, joint security operatives would conduct house-to-house searches to identify and arrest those involved in the criminal conspiracy, as well as their sponsors.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmid the controversy surrounding the chieftaincy issue in Kano, we have uncovered through credible intelligence plans by some miscreants paid to unleash terror in Kano,\u201d Gumel stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir plans include attacking the state House of Assembly and the residences of key members of the assembly. The intelligence has been verified by security agencies. Let me assure you that we have the capacity to neutralize these evil forces.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are initiating security patrols starting tonight and conducting house-to-house searches to uncover those behind this plot. Kano remains peaceful, calm, and safe. We affirm that no one can override the decision taken by the state’s security council.\u201d<\/p>\n
Regarding the emirship controversy, CP Gumel reiterated that the state government\u2019s actions are lawful and advised anyone in doubt to seek legal recourse.<\/p>\n
He appealed to Kano residents to continue their lawful activities without fear of intimidation, assuring them that security forces would not tolerate any actions that threaten the peace and harmony of the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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