Kano police suspend Ramadan performance over security concerns

The Kano State Police Command has suspended the annual Tashe performance usually held during Ramadan, citing security concerns.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command reiterated its commitment to maintaining public safety and order throughout the holy month.

The command said the decision was taken in liaison with the Kano State Government to prevent criminals from exploiting the event to perpetrate crimes, including thuggery, handset snatching and drug abuse.

“The suspension became necessary to deny hoodlums the opportunity to use the occasion as a cover to commit crimes,” the statement read.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, urged parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against acts capable of breaching law and order.

According to him, “Anyone found violating the law will face the full consequences, as the command has put in place adequate security measures to ensure a peaceful Ramadan period.”

He added, “We appeal to the good people of Kano State to cooperate with the police and other security agencies to sustain the relative peace being enjoyed across the state.”

The police assured residents that proactive steps had been taken to curb criminal activities during Ramadan and wished the people of Kano State a peaceful and successful fasting period

Culled from punch