Kebbi CP issues stern warning on premature political Campaigns and illegal use of Siren

From A. A Chakwa Gusau

The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Bello, warned politicians to desist from premature political campaigns until the ban was lifted.

CP Sani Bello issued this strong warning to all political parties aftermath of an emergency security meeting held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.

CP Bello emphasized that the period for political campaigns, as mandated by law, has not yet commenced and the police have received reports of violations of such law by some parties that organized large political gatherings.

“The reason for convening this meeting by His Excellency is on the general security in the state; we are also aware of the incident around the GRA and the illegal use of sirens by unauthorized persons, including politicians ” the CP Sani said.

“Some political parties are violating the law, the Government has not lifted the ban on campaigns, because premature politicking is inimical to public peace and order”, the CP explained.

The Commissioner of Police further stated that he would convene a meeting of all political party leaders to formally remind them of the legal provisions governing campaigns and the use of sirens.

The CP urged all parties to be patient and wait for the official commencement date.

He also warned that any political party found violating these laws would face the full wrath of the law.

A statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Yahaya Sarki said, CP Bello reiterated that a previous press statement banning the unauthorized use of sirens remains in effect, and violators would face the full wrath of the law.

‘It was unanimously agreed by all security agencies at the meeting that anyone who flouts the laws on campaigns or the use of sirens will be dealt with in accordance with the law”, the CP narrated.

Speaking on the attack by suspected political thugs on the convoy of the former Minister of Justice of the Federation Abubakar Malami, the CP said.
“The incident at the GRA was under investigation, but no arrest has been made.

The security meeting was presided by Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu as the Chief Security Officer of the state, Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, and heads of security agencies.