From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has said it has received credible intelligence reports revealing plans by some politicians to sponsor and instigate their followers towards unruly public actions.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had penultimate Monday declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Uba Sani as the winner of the governorship election of the State.
The warning came on the heels of pockets of protest by supporters of the major opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the just concluded governorship election in the State.
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said on Thursday in a statement that government will not tolerate any form of protest in the state, and, “these include storming the streets in a manner which could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state.”
The statement added, “in view of these reports, the Government continues to monitor the situation closely, in tandem with security agencies.
“It must be emphasized that persons or groups who engage in actions which could lead to civil unrest, threat to life and destruction of property, will not be spared as the full weight of the law will be applied accordingly.
“The suspension of street protests or processions remains in place, in the overall public interest.
“Parents, guardians and community leaders are also advised to educate their wards against being used by persons who seek to prey on vulnerable emotions and volatile atmospheres to generate chaos”.