The police command in Katsina has announced the temporary closure of Kankara-Dutsinma road and ordered herdsmen and other road users to seek alternative routes as President Muhammadu Buhari visits the state today.

This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesman Gambo Isah and issued to journalists on Wednesday in Katsina.

According to him, Mr Buhari will arrive in Katsina on July 15 for the inauguration of the Zobe Regional Water Supply Project and the newly constructed Tsaskiya road in the Safana local government area of the state.

The statement said, “In view of the above, the Command wishes to announce the temporary closure of Dutsinma-Kankara road, Dutsinma-Tsaskiya road, and other adjoining roads to the venue of the two events from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“Members of the public, especially commuters, herders, pedestrians and cyclists, are hereby directed to use other alternative routes.  

“The command enjoins the good people of the state to always partner and cooperate with the Nigeria police and other sister agencies toward a successful and hitch-free commissioning ceremony.”