Fear Heightens in Kano as Police Raise the Alarm About Politicians’ Strong Move Ahead of Governorship Poll

• The police in Kano have sent a strong message to troublemakers following clashes among party supporters in the state
• According to the police in the state, some politicians are allegedly planning to import thugs to disrupt election activities on Saturday, March 11
• This development has heightened the fear of election violence, and residents in the state are seriously concerned about their voting pattern this Saturday

There is tension among residents of Kano State following a rise in clashes among party supporters ahead of the Saturday, March 11, gubernatorial poll.

The State Police Command has already raised the alarm saying it had received intelligence that some politicians plan to import thugs into the state to disrupt the gubernatorial and state assembly elections this Saturday, March 11.

Police raise fresh alarm

This alarm and the accusation and counter-accusation by leading political parties in the state have further heightened the fear of election violence, a report by Daily Trust confirmed.

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The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Dauda, in a statement on Monday, March 6, through the spokesman, SP Haruna Kiyawa, warned: “all thugs, mischief makers and miscreants to stay clear of the state as the command will not relent in its effort at dealing decisively with troublemakers.”

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In another report, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led other party bigwigs to stage protests at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The leaders of the PDP arrived at the Legacy House, the party's headquarters, at about 11 am on Monday, March 6, while they were joined by other party faithful.

At about 11:10 am, the protest march started with the PDP national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu and other national working committee members of the PDP.

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Meanwhile, Hon Al-Hassan Ado Doguwa has been brought before the court for prosecution by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) for an alleged connection murder.

It was gathered that three persons were murdered in his constituency on Saturday, February 25, during the general election.

These three individuals' deaths were linked to him due to the incident that ensued before their demise.

Source: Legit.ng