The joint security personnel in Kano State have banned the Durbar festivities in the state due to the prevailing security situation.
Making this known on behalf of the Kano State Police, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Army, Department of State Security Service, and other security personnel, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamy Bakori, announced the cancellation.
According to him, “Based on the available information gathered, some miscreants were planning to use the occasion to foment trouble.”
“In view of this scenario, it fell to the security operatives to take the necessary steps to avert an unnecessary breakdown of law and order in the state,” he added.
He also disclosed that “No horse riding (Kilisa), car racing, reckless and dangerous driving” would be allowed during the Ramadan celebration.
“I welcome you to Bompai, the Headquarters of Kano State Police Command. I am here to intimate you on the security preparedness of the Command, in liaison with other security agencies, ahead of the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah festivities.
The Kano State Police Command congratulates Muslim faithful and all law-abiding residents of the state ahead of the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah festivities.
In pursuit of a safe and secure celebration, and to sustain the relative peace and public order in the state, the Command, in liaison with other security agencies, having obtained and assessed the security situations in the state—especially the rising tension and uncertainties around the Durbar activities, particularly the tendency to plunge the state into anarchy—made necessary consultations with the Kano State Government, the parties, and other critical stakeholders.
“As part of our collective commitment to sustaining peace and security, a ban has been placed on all Durbar activities throughout the state during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations,” CP Bakori said.
He further added, “This decision was made after consultations with relevant security stakeholders following credible intelligence reports indicating an orchestrated plan by recruited miscreants and their sponsors to use Durbar as a proxy to undermine security and public order.”
On this note, worshippers are advised to conduct their normal Eid prayers at designated Eid praying grounds, as traditionally done in the past, as adequate security deployments have been concluded to guarantee peace and public safety. Worshippers going to Eid praying grounds are advised to adhere to the following security tips: no carrying of unnecessary objects that may trigger suspicion or apprehension.
Parents and guardians should caution their children against being used by subversive elements, as the Police and other security agencies are determined to enforce the law.
Members of the public are warned to desist from any act or conduct that may likely cause a breach of the peace or breakdown of law and order.
As we celebrate this joyous occasion, let us remember that peace is paramount. We must prioritise peace above everything else, putting aside our differences and coming together as law-abiding citizens for the progress of the state and the nation at large.
The Command encourages continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to build a safer and more secure environment. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station, security formations, or through the following emergency contact numbers.
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