Police ban celebrations during, after ceremony

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May 27, 2015 1:16 PM

The police also banned residents from taking transistor radios, handbags and parcels of any kind to the venue of the inauguration.

Nigerian Police

The police in Kano State have banned residents from jubilating during and after the swearing-in of Governor-elect, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Friday, May 29, 2015.

This was disclosed on Wednesday, May 27, by the state police commissioner, Ibrahim K. Idris.

“There will be serious restriction of movement into the venue and its vicinity. As such, public are advised to make use of public viewing centres sited in four different locations in the city,” he said.

“Except the executive governor’s and emir’s vehicles, no other dignitary, security agent and any other person is allowed to use siren while going to the venue on the occasion. There shall be no use of knockouts, fireworks or firecrackers during and after the celebration. We have taken this decision in view of intelligence gathered,” he added.

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari will also be sworn in on Friday, May 29.

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