Kano Security; We Are On Top Of The Situation, Police Assures Amidst Foiled Attack On APC Chairman’s Residence

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

With the political temperature of Kano still on the high side police authorities have assured that they are on top of the security situation in the State.

They have, therefore, guaranteed maximum security coverage for all law abiding citizens.

The police assurance is coming on the heels of its revelation on Sunday, June 2, 2024, of the foiling of an attack on the residence of the State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbass, himself a scion of the Kano Royal family, by suspected hirelings.

A statement issued by the Police Command Spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna, said efforts are currently on to fish out those behind the attempted attack on  the  Gwale home of the APC Kano boss..

According to the Police statement, the swift response of a Police team led by the  head of Gwale Police formation ensured that the  attackers never succeeded in their evil  mission.

” At around 6 pm on May 31, a distress call was received from Chiranchi Junction in Gwale local Government Area of the ostate .

” It was reported that thugs armed with dangerous weapons were pelting people with stones and attempting to enter the APC Chairman’s house.” the statement noted.

The Police Spokesperson who said although no arrest has been made, however, revealed that preliminary investigation has shown that the entire incident revolves around a rival gang war ,with the masterminds identified as Abdul Yassar aka Jonny ,Birbiri and Jinji Aljan.

The Police authorities said efforts are being intensified to arrest the suspects, adding that a-24 hour surveillance has been put in place in the area and other places to forstall the breach of peace and security.

“The Police are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all citizens in Kano State and this swift and decisive action is a testament to our commitment to protecting the community .

“We have mapped out security measures to enable residents to move on with their legitimate activities without threats to lives and property.

“We are, therefore, appealing to all law abiding and peace loving residents to volunteer timely and  credible information on the movement of suspicious characters in their midst  for prompt security actions”‘ the statement further reads.