Breaking :Police arrest suspect over inflammatory social media content to cause mayhem on Friday in Kano
Kola Oyelere, Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspect allegedly responsible for circulating audio and video clips containing statements capable of inciting public disorder and creating fear among residents on Friday (today)
In a public alert issued on Thursday,the command said the suspect was apprehended during a sting operation and is currently undergoing interrogation.
Police authorities noted that the inflammatory content had been circulating on social media and was considered capable of disturbing the peace in the state.
“The command views the inflammatory statement seriously, and the suspect will face the full weight of the law after investigations are concluded,” the statement said.
The police strongly condemned the creation and dissemination of such materials and warned individuals involved in spreading false or inciting information to desist immediately or face arrest and prosecution.
According to the command, it will not tolerate any form of hate speech, incitement or actions capable of triggering violence in the state.
Meanwhile, the Kano State Government has assured residents that the situation remains under control and that adequate security measures have been put in place to prevent any breach of peace.
Speaking during a joint press briefing at the police command headquarters, the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, said the government was working closely with security agencies to counter misinformation and maintain public order.
He expressed concern over the growing misuse of social media platforms to spread fake news and damaging content, stressing that such acts could threaten the reputation of individuals and the peace of the state.
Waiya described Kano as a cosmopolitan city and a leading commercial hub in northern Nigeria, noting that the government would not tolerate attempts to destabilize the state through misinformation or divisive narratives.
He assured residents that their lives and property remain safe, adding that the state government is committed to sustaining peace and strengthening collaboration with security agencies.
The police also urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through its emergency numbers.
Community and religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders were also called upon to promote peace, unity and understanding among residents of the state.