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Police issues alert on planned terror attack in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has alerted the people of the state about a planned attack by terrorists.
The command’s spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said in a statement on Friday in Kano that the terrorists have perfected plans to attack large gatherings in strategic locations across the state.
He urged residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas until further notice to enable security agents to identify and neutralise potential threats.
Kiyawa added that the command had deployed experts from the explosive ordinance disposal and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear units to strategic areas of the state.
The statement read: “The Kano State Police Command in liaison with other security agencies has received intelligence reports of suspected terrorists planning to launch attacks on public gatherings in strategic locations within Kano State.
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“In response, we hereby urge residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded places and environments until further notice as a preventive measure to enable security operatives to identify and dislodge possible attackers.
“The teams were on high alert and can be contacted through 08169884988 or 07067157218 for reports of suspicious persons or items.
“We encourage residents to report any emergency or suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or contact the Kano State Police Command through the following emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.”
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