According to the statement, to counter the potential threat, specialized police teams, including experts from the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) units, have been deployed to strategic locations across the state.
The Kano State Police Command has issued a public alert, warning residents about a possible terrorist plot targeting crowded locations across the state.
The warning follows intelligence reports suggesting plans by suspected terrorists to attack public gatherings in key areas of Kano.
In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the police urged residents to avoid crowded places as a precautionary measure.
According to the statement, to counter the potential threat, specialized police teams, including experts from the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) units, have been deployed to strategic locations across the state.
SP Kiyawa emphasized that these teams are on high alert, ready to respond to any emergencies.
He urged residents to report suspicious individuals, activities, or objects to the authorities through the Command’s emergency hotlines: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.
The police reassured residents of their commitment to maintaining peace and security in Kano, emphasizing that proactive measures are being taken to prevent any attacks.
The police also advised the public to remain calm but vigilant. They also urged the public to avoid panic and promptly report unusual activities to the nearest police station.
“The safety and security of Kano residents remain our top priority,” SP Kiyawa said, adding that the Command is working closely with other security agencies to ensure the safety of all.
The police also urged residents to cooperate with the authorities as they continue to monitor the situation and implement additional measures to protect the state.
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