Security tightened as Buhari arrives in Kano
Security has been heightened in parts of the Kano metropolis in readiness for President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state to commission eight development projects.
As early as 7:00 a.m., the police, the civil defence corps, the FRSC and the Kaduna Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) were drafted ahead of the visit.
The roads manned by the security operatives included Sabo Bakin Zuwo, formerly known as State Road, Emir’s Palace, Ahmadu Bello Way and Audu Bako Way.
On Sunday, the commissioner for information and internal affairs, Muhammad Garba, said arrangements had been concluded to receive Mr Buhari.
Mr Garba said Governor Abdullahi Ganduje would receive the president and his entourage.
While in Kano, Mr Buhari would commission the 10 megawatts federal government’s Kano Grid Solar Power, and the multibillion-naira Dala Inland Dry Port in Zawachiki, Kumbotso council area.
He said Mr Buhari would inaugurate the Kano State Data Centre at Audu Bako Secretariat, Tier Data Centre and office complex at Galaxy Backbone Limited on Ahmadu Bello Way.
The others are Cancer Treatment Centre at Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, Giginyu; Muhammadu Buhari Road Rotary Interchange at NNPC Station, on Maiduguri Road; Aliko Dangote Ultra-Modern Skill Acquisition Centre, Zaria Road and Federal Government Housing Units at Gandun Sarki, Darmanawa.
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