Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has criticised the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for its recent terror alert in Kano state.
On Friday, the Kano police command alerted residents to
intelligence reports of a suspected plan by terrorists to target public
gatherings in strategic locations across the state.
The police asked residents to exercise caution and avoid
crowded areas until further notice to enable security agencies identify and
neutralise potential threats.
The announcement came a day before the annual maulud of
Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
In a statement on Monday, Kwankwaso congratulated the
Tijjaniyya Sufi Order on the successful completion of the maulud.
He also felicitated with Muhammadu Sanusi II, the emir of Kano,
and Abba Yusuf, governor of the state, for successfully organising the event.
He, however, expressed concern about the ‘terror alert’ from
the police on the eve of the event.
He said the alert not only jeopardised the success of the
gathering, but put the lives of the people of the state at risk by creating
palpable fear among residents and visitors.
“Such conduct by the police, which has already been marked
as a willing partner for the Federal Government in its habitual dabbling into
the affairs of Kano State further puts its integrity in doubt,” the statement
reads.
“Issuing a threat alert of this magnitude, which later turns
out to be false sets a dangerous precedent. I am afraid that it will lead to
people to be complacent in the event of a genuine threat in the future.
“Due to the international nature of the event, the conduct
of the police leadership in Kano also leaves a bad impression of the Nigeria
Police Force globally.”
Kwankwaso urged the Kano police force to be professional and
to avoid being tarred with partisan brushes.
“For the umpteenth time, I also urge the Federal Government
to avoid dragging itself into unpleasant situations by further putting its
hands in affairs that are strictly under the jurisdiction of the good people of
Kano State and its Government,” he added.
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