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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has ordered security operatives to arrest entities or students planning to protest against the dethronement of Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir of Kano.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on Wednesday, the governor said some political agitators are sponsoring student associations from other North West states to protest the dethronement of the Emir.
Tofa said the decision to prohibit public demonstrations is aimed at “averting any potential breakdown of law and order orchestrated by adversaries of the state.”
He said the governor has directed the police, Department of State Services (DSS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to apprehend and detain any individual or groups partaking in demonstrations on the streets of Kano.
“We are privy to credible intelligence indicating that certain prominent figures from the opposition party in Kano have devised plans to sponsor student associations and political agitators from other north-western states to incite chaos under the guise of advocating for the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
“Through this declaration, we caution student groups against being manipulated by troublemakers who are resolute in fomenting disorder in Kano,” he said.
The Kano governor urged residents to continue with their daily activities, adding that government will tackle individuals trying to destabilise the peace of the state.
Recall that protests erupted across Kano last weekend over the emirship tussle in the state.