Police raise alarm over planned terrorist attack in Kano

Police raise alarm over planned terrorist attack in Kano

Friday, January 24, 2025 8:31 pm


File photo. Terrorists.jpg

File photo. Terrorists.

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

 

Police have raised alarm over plots by terrorists to launch deadly attacks at strategic public facilities in Kano.

A statement by the state Police Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa urged members of the public to report suspicious movements to the police.

Kiyawa said Kano State Police Command in liaison with other security agencies has received intelligence reports of suspected terrorists planning to launch attacks on public gatherings in strategic locations within Kano State.

“In response, we hereby urge residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded places and environments until further notice as a preventive measure to enable security operatives to identify and dislodge possible attackers.

” To ensure a peaceful Kano State, necessary security arrangements have been put in place. A team of experts from the Command’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear units have been deployed to strategic locations and are on high alert. The Unit can be contacted through: 08169884988 or 07067157218 for a report of suspicious persons or item(s).

“We encourage residents to report any emergency or suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or contact the Kano State Police Command through the following emergency numbers:08032419754,08123821575, 09029292926.

” The Kano State Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and properties as well as maintaining law and order in Kano State. We appreciate the support and cooperation of the good people of Kano State and urge everyone to remain vigilant,” the statement added.

 

 

 


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