Kano Govt Raises Alarm Over Attempt To Disrupt Forthcoming Sallah
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Kano State Government has raised alarm over attempts by some people to create confusion and instigate a breakdown of law and order during the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in the state.
The state Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, sounded the alarm in a statement issued in Kano on Wednesday.
“The Kano State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Abba Kabir Yusuf, wishes to inform the good people of the State and the general public that it has received credible intelligence reports through the State Security Council indicating deliberate attempts by some individuals to create confusion and instigate a breakdown of law and order during the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations in the State.
“While the Government remains fully committed to promoting, protecting, and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Kano, it reiterates that it will not compromise its primary constitutional responsibility of maintaining peace, law, and order, as well as safeguarding the lives and property of all residents,” Waiya said
In view of the situation, he said, the government had,after due consultations with the Kano Emirate Council and other key stakeholders, approved some arrangements for the festivities.
By the arrangements, the government said, the Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) would now be conducted by “His Highness, Sarkin Kano Muhammad Sanusi II, from the Kofar Mata Eid Praying Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa of the Kano Emir’s Palace.”
It also said that Hawan Nasarawa would take place in a modified form but not on horseback, while Hawan Daushe had been suspended for now “and will be observed during subsequent Sallah celebrations, In-sha-Allah.”
The government said it had also suspended Hawan Fanisau and Hawan Dorayi for the time being “in the best interest of public peace and safety.”
“Accordingly, all security agencies have been directed to intensify surveillance, ensure strict compliance with these directives, and take all necessary lawful measures to prevent any breach of peace before, during, and after the festive period,” the commissioner said.
The government, therefore, urged residents of the state to remain calm, law-abiding, and cooperative with security agencies, while also urging the public to avoid the spread of unverified information and to go about their normal activities peacefully throughout the Sallah period and beyond.
“The Kano State Government also appreciates the continued dedication and professionalism of security agencies in ensuring the safety and stability of the State, and reassures the public of its commitment to a peaceful and hitch-free celebration,” the statement added.