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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
A detachment of security personnel, Wednesday dispersed supporters of the New Nigeria People Party, who attempted to stage a protest against the judgement of the Appeal Court that invalidated the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The planned protest was intended to highlight the controversy surrounding the Appeal Court judgement read in the open which differed from the text of the Certified True Copy of the same judgement.
The averted incident occurred in the afternoon on an ecpansive field along Filin Mahaha area by BUK Road in the metropolant area of the state.
Daily Sun gathered that the protesters had initially gathered to pray. However, shortly after they had offered their prayers, they attempted to convert the prayer session to a political protest.
A witness told journalists that the prompt arrival of police officers, who subsequently fired ganisters of teargas at them saved the day. . .
When contscted by phone. Kano State Police Public Relations Officer,Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said that he was not in town while promising to get back to journalists as soon as he had any briefing on the development.
In the meantime, the metropolis of the state has remained peaceful as residents went about their businesses.
