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Hardship protest: Kano probe panel seeks police cooperation

Nigeria hardship protest

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano

The Commission of Inquiry into breaches of peace, destruction of public properties and arson during the hardship protest in Kano State has sought the cooperation of the police towards achieving their assigned objectives.

Led by the Chairman of the Commission, Justice Lawan W. Mahmoud (retd), members of the Commission interacted with the police in the state.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Commission appreciated the police for the vital role they played in restoring peace, order and security during the protest in the state.

In his response, the Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo Garba, expressed optimism that the members of Commission are equal to the tasks before them

He recalled that ‘ In the lead-up of the planned protest, the police did a lot of home work, we engaged civil society organisations, religious and ethnic leaders, students unions, youth groups and other relevant stakeholders to discourage the protest”.

He added that the Command had done a lot in maintaining law and order after the protest while assuring that Command’s would fully support the Commission in the ongoing inquiry.

He reiterated the commitment of the police to serving the people of Kano State and ensuring a peaceful and secure environment for all.