Nigerian police say they are determined to protect the country’s democracy at all costs.
Kano State Police Commissioner Mohammed Usaini Gumel gave the assurance in a statement sent to reporters about police preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of the elected state governor on May 29. 2023.
He said the police will not tolerate any attempt to create tension in order to spoil the governor’s inauguration on May 29, 2023, or cause chaos in the inauguration space.
The statement read,
” I’m sternly warning all political actors who have subversive agenda to rescind from such agenda.”
The Command also warned touts, describing them as collaborators and foot soldiers being exposed to political radicalization and extremism to henceforth, jettison their plans.
“Therefore any person regardless of his or her political affiliations that continuously engages in acts that are inimical to our nation’s democratic and security interests will be dealt with.
“The Nigeria Police, relevant security agencies are committed to defending our democracy, keep the order of internal security and ensure stability and optimally deploy our common unique assets towards guaranteeing the successful conduct of the inauguration ceremony.”
CP Gumel urged the general public to cooperate with security agencies for the successful handover.
