Police warn against violence after Matawalle’s electoral defeat in Zamfara
The police command in Zamfara has vowed to deal with any breach of the peace following the conclusion of elections in which Governor Bello Matawalle’s defeat in the governorship poll.
“Police and other security agencies will decisively deal with any attempt by any person or group to cause any security breach leading to the breakdown of law and order in the state,” the police said in a statement.
The statement was issued in Gusau on Tuesday by the command spokesman, Muhammad Shehu.
The command said measures had been put in place to protect the lives and property of citizens.
“In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police, Kolo Yusuf urges members of the public to be law-abiding, shun any violent activity and cooperate with the security agencies,” it said.
The police statement added that the command would discharge its duties of protecting citizens in accordance with constitutional provisions and professional ethics.
(NAN)
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