The police command in Kano said it had foiled an attempt by suspected thugs to invade the residence of the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Abdullahi Abbas.

In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the police received a distress call from Chiranchi junction in Gwale Local Government Area of the state at about 6:00 p.m. on May 31.

“It was reported that the thugs, armed with dangerous weapons, were pelting people with stones and attempting to enter the APC chairman’s house,” he said.

Mr Kiyawa explained that a team led by the divisional police officer of the Gwale Division responded swiftly, foiling the attempted invasion and restoring normalcy to the area.

He said no arrest was made, but an investigation revealed that the incident was a fight between two rival gangs, with the masterminds identified as Abdul’Yassar Alias Jonny, Birbiri, and Jinjiri Aljan.

Mr Kiyawa said efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects, saying a “round-the-clock” patrol has been intensified to prevent further disturbances.

“The police are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all citizens in Kano State, and this swift and decisive action is a testament to their commitment to protecting the community,” he said.

He assured the residents that the command was on top of the situation. He added, “We have mapped out security measures to enable residents to move on with their legitimate activities without threats to lives and property.

”We are appealing to all law-abiding and peace-loving residents to volunteer timely and credible information on the movement of suspected characters in their midst for prompt security actions,” he added.

(NAN)