The Kano State Police Command has arrested five people over the alleged destruction of campaign posters and billboards belonging to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other political figures in the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed the arrests while responding to journalists’ questions on security measures and the enforcement of restrictions on public horse-riding and processions in Kano.
According to the police commissioner, the suspects were arrested following investigations into the alleged destruction of political materials during a period of heightened tension surrounding public processions and horse-riding activities.
Bakori said investigations into the incident had been concluded and that the five suspects had been charged to court. He added that the command would continue to take legal action against anyone found to have committed offences capable of threatening public peace or damaging property.
The arrests followed a public outing by the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The police said reports indicated that some individuals accompanying the emir allegedly destroyed posters and billboards bearing the images of Tinubu, Governor Yusuf and other politicians. (TG News)
The development comes amid the lingering dispute over the Kano Emirate, with authorities expressing concern over activities that could heighten tensions or trigger a breakdown of public order.
The police commissioner also reiterated that the restriction on public horse-riding remains in force, warning that anyone who violates the directive could be arrested and prosecuted.
Bakori said organisers of public horse-riding activities and processions are required to obtain police approval, with applications expected to be submitted at least 72 hours before the planned event to allow security agencies to assess potential risks.
He further urged residents to avoid provocative statements, threats and inflammatory comments capable of escalating tensions or disturbing public peace.
The five suspects remain presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court.
