Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Kano State Command have arrested no fewer than seven supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for protesting the Court of Appeal judgment that affirmed the sacking of Governor Abba-Kabir Yusuf.
The State Police Commissioner, Mr. Hussaini Gumel, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday night.
He said seven protesters were arrested around Kano Line while heading towards State House Road.
“We have succeeded in stopping the protesters and we have arrested seven of them.
“We have deployed armed policemen in the area; we have since commenced an intensive investigation and we will update you in due course,” Gumel said.
The police boss enjoined residents to go about their lawful activities as the police along with other security agencies had taken adequate security measures to prevent a recurrence.
“I am appealing to residents not to hesitate to report to the nearest security outfit any person or group of people engaging in any form of protest in and outside the metropolis for prompt action”, Gumel said.
It was earlier reported that on Wednesday, some youths said to be supporters of NNPP took to the streets in Kano to protest the appeal court judgment that sacked the governor.
The protests followed the release of the Certified True Copy of the judgement which has some contradictory pronouncements.
A few days ago the police warned that it has uncovered a plan my supporters of ruling party to protest the outcome of the case.
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