LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) –The Joint Security Operation in Kano State have said they will fully comply with the court order of the Federal High Court, which halted the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano.
The order restrained the state government from enforcing the newly passed emirate council law that dethroned the five emirs.
The Police Commissioner, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, told journalists on Saturday that the joint security agencies are committed to maintaining peace in the state and will not hesitate to take action against anyone who tries to exploit the current situation to launch an unprovoked attack.
Additionally, the police chief declared he was unaware of any Kano State government order directing the arrest of the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, adding that he would not be under any pressure to carry out such directive.
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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, in a statement by his Spokesperson on Wednesday, had ordered the arrest of deposed emir Ado Bayero for allegedly causing tension in the state.
According to the CP, there was a court order with suit no. FHC/KN/CD/182/2024 dated 23rd May 2024, issued by the Federal High Court, calling on all parties to maintain the status quo until 3rd June when the case will be heard and determined.
Gumel said: “The Police Command is expressly obeying the Court Order with SUIT No. FHC/KN/CS/182/2024 Dated 23rd May, 2024 issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Kano alongside ail Law Enforcement agents in the State.
“Therefore, we are calling on members of the public to know that the Police in the State is working together with the military and other security agencies and are with full capacity for providing the adequate security to everyone as we are committed to carrying out our statutory duties as provided by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“No doubt, the law abiding people of Kano State are known for a revered cultural heritage and respect for constituted authorities and in this regard, advised to remain calm, patient, and to keep cooperating with security agencies as the matter described will be addressed by the Court on the 3rd of June 2024.
“Let me also remind you that the position of the law is very clear as whoever, under whatever guise is found to be planning to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in the State or feel that he she can jeopardize the existing security settings in the State will be arrested and made to face full wrath of the law.
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“Therefore, as the Police Command is leading other security agencies to sustain the peace and peaceful coexistence for overriding interests, miscreants should stay clear of violence in all its ramifications and should not take advantage or hijack the current situation to launch unprovoked attack on people, property and infrastructure of the State. Any person found with such tendency will be ruthlessly dealt with according to the law of the land.
“By and large, the combined security agencies in the State have set out all machinery in place to ensure no breakdown of law and order as the safety and security of all the inhabitants in the State remain sacrosanct.
“On this note, on behalf of all the security agencies, I thank all the good people of the State for their understanding, prayers, continuous support and cooperation.”