The Police in Kano on Sunday said it repelled an invasion of Prince Abdullahi Abbas, the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the state.
A statement by the command’s Spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa said the command received a distress call from Chiranchi junction in Gwale Local Government Area about the invasion by suspected thugs on May 31.
The statement read in part: “It was reported that the thugs, armed with dangerous weapons, were pelting people with stones and attempting to enter the APC chairman’s house.”
Kiyawa added the Divisional Police Officer, Gwale Division’s promptly with a team successfully foiled the invasion.
However, no arrest has been made but efforts are ongoing to arrest the culprits, saying a “round-the-clock” patrol has been intensified in the area to prevent further disturbances.
Investigation has revealed that the incident was caused by two rival gangs, with the masterminds identified as Abdul’Yassar, Alias Jonny, Birbiri, and Jinjiri Aljan.
“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 their commitment to protecting the community,” Kiyawa said.
“We have mapped out security measures to enable residents to move on with their legitimate activities without threats to lives and property.
”We are appealing to all law-abiding and peace-loving residents to volunteer timely and credible information on the movement of suspected characters in their midst for prompt security actions.”
