From Desmond Mgboh Kano
Security agencies in Kano State, Saturday declared their stance on the current Emirate crisis in the state, insisting that they would obey the court order barring them from the implementation of the Kano Emirate Council Law.
Speaking during a joint security press conference held at the Bompai Police headquarters, Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel said that all the security agencies will act in line with the orders of the court until June 3rd when the court will sit.
According to him, ” 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.
He explained that he has not received any official directive from the Governor of the state to arrest the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero while adding that he had only read of it on the social media.
He also hinted that the police cannot put under pressure implement the order.
Gumel noted that the police was working together with the military and other security agencies to secure the state while adding that they have the full capacity to provide adequate security in the state.
The Commissioner added that they are committed to carrying out their 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″ he stated.
” 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” he stated.
The Commissioner warned miscreants to stay clear of violence, cautioning them not to take advantage of 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” he declared.