Kano Guber: 1,800 persons imprisoned
The Police Command in Kano State said on Thursday that no fewer than 1,800 political thugs were currently in prison across the state, awaiting trial.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the town hall meeting was organised by the National Peace Committee in collaboration with the Kano Peace Committee.The commissioner, represented by ACP Abubakar Zubairu, said the suspects were apprehended during the Presidential and National Assembly elections as well as the Governorship election.
Muhammad said the police command had put in place adequate security measures to ensure that the election was peaceful and devoid of violence. According to him, the Force Headquarters had deployed additional security personnel to the state to enhance security during the election.
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