Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the Kano State Police for issuing a ‘false’ terror alert just before the Tijjaniyya Sufi Order’s annual Maulud celebration at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
Kwankwaso’s comments came after the police raised concerns about a potential threat on the eve of the highly anticipated event, which draws attendees from across Nigeria and around the world.
The senator, who congratulated the Tijjaniyya Sufi Order for the successful completion of the event, expressed his disappointment in the police’s actions, calling it unprofessional and damaging to the public’s trust.
In a post on his X handle, Kwankwaso commended the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for their roles in organizing the celebration, but he expressed dismay that the police alert caused unnecessary fear and disrupted the event’s success.
“The police’s conduct, which appears to align with the Federal Government’s interference in Kano’s affairs, has further undermined its credibility,” Kwankwaso said, adding that the false alarm could lead to complacency in future situations where genuine threats arise.
He also noted that the terror alert, which was later revealed to be unsubstantiated, not only created panic within the local community but also left a negative impression of the Nigeria Police Force on the international stage, given the global nature of the event.
Kwankwaso emphasized the need for Kano police to prioritize professionalism and avoid partisan behavior.
He urged the police to maintain integrity in their work and avoid unnecessary interference in state matters.
He also called on the Federal Government to refrain from involving itself in issues that fall under the jurisdiction of Kano State, stressing that such interference complicates governance and undermines local authority.
