The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reassured residents that the security and stability of the state remain intact and fully under control.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the government said the assurance followed a State Security Council meeting held on Sunday, the 30th, with security chiefs in attendance, during which the administration reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and public safety across the state.
The government also dismissed recent false and sensational security claims circulating online, stating that there is no credible intelligence suggesting any imminent or significant threat to public peace.
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It strongly condemned the deliberate spread of misinformation aimed at causing fear, confusion, and distrust among residents.
According to the statement, the state government, working closely with security intelligence services, law enforcement agencies, and community structures, is operating with heightened vigilance. Security formations, it added, have been fully briefed, strategically deployed, and are working round the clock to prevent any breach of peace.
“Every part of Kano is under active surveillance and supported by a robust security architecture,” the statement noted.
Residents were urged to remain calm, patriotic, and responsible in their use of social media and other communication channels. Individuals spreading fake news were also warned to desist, as such actions threaten public order and will attract legal consequences.
Governor Yusuf assured the public that his administration is committed to strengthening intelligence operations, enhancing inter-agency cooperation, and deploying advanced security mechanisms.
The government reiterated that Kano will not succumb to fear, misinformation, or attempts to destabilize its peace.
“Kano is safe, secure, and fully prepared to confront and defeat any threat,” the statement added, encouraging residents to remain calm and continue their normal daily activities.