The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, has concluded comprehensive security arrangements for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, assuring residents of adequate security across the state.
This was conveyed in a statement signed and issued today by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, and made available to ‘The Historica Nigeria’.
According to the statement, the security measures are in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, mandating all police commands nationwide to deploy sufficient personnel and operational assets to ensure a safe, peaceful and crime-free festive period.
The statement disclosed that CP Bakori, on Monday, December 22, 2025, met with operational commanders, including Heads of Departments, Area, Squadron and Tactical Commanders, as well as Divisional Police Officers, where he ordered intensified patrols, visibility policing, intelligence-led operations and confidence-building engagements throughout the festive season.
It added that the Kano State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has put in place robust security arrangements to safeguard lives and property before, during and after the celebrations.
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The Commissioner of Police further directed all operational commanders to ensure adequate security at worship centres and recreational facilities, conduct round-the-clock visibility patrols, maintain effective traffic control for smooth vehicular movement, and widen intelligence-gathering channels ahead of and during the festivities.
As part of proactive measures, the Command also issued security advisories to the public, urging residents to remain vigilant, avoid suspicious objects, and promptly report any suspicious persons, movements or items to the nearest police station or through designated emergency lines.
The police cautioned against reckless driving, car racing and over-speeding, noting that underaged children and unlicensed persons are prohibited from operating vehicles, tricycles or motorcycles. Unauthorized horse riding and the use of fireworks were also declared strictly prohibited.
Parents and guardians were advised to closely monitor and accompany their children when going out to prevent cases of missing children, accidents or unsolicited engagements, while individuals and groups were warned to desist from any act capable of breaching public peace or disrupting law and order.
CP Bakori commended the people of Kano State for their continued support and cooperation with security agencies and encouraged them to sustain the collaboration by reporting security-related concerns through the Command’s emergency contact numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575 and 09029292926.
He reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration across the state.