The operatives of the Kano State Police Command have foiled an attempt by suspected thugs to invade the residence of the chairman of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Abdullahi Abbas.

The command’s spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Kiyawa noted that the incident occurred at Chiranchi junction in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State at about 6 p.m. on Friday, May 31.

He stated: “It was reported that the thugs, armed with dangerous weapons, were pelting people with stones and attempting to enter the APC chairman’s house.

“A team led by the Divisional Police Officer, Gwale Division, responded swiftly and foiled the attempted invasion, restoring normalcy to the area.”

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The police spokesperson said no arrest was made but an investigation revealed that the incident was a fight between two rival gangs, with the masterminds identified as Abdul’Yassar, fondly called Jonny, and Jinjiri Aljan.

Kiyawa added that efforts to apprehend the suspects were ongoing.

He said: “A round-the-clock patrol has been launched in the area to prevent further disturbances.

“The police are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all citizens in Kano State, and this swift and decisive action is a testament to their commitment to protecting the community.”

The police spokesman further assured the residents that the command was on top of the security situation, saying: “We have mapped out security measures to enable residents move on with their legitimate activities without threats to lives and property.

“We are appealing to all law-abiding and peace-loving residents to volunteer timely and credible information on the movement of suspected characters in their midst for prompt security action.”

The Star