Kano compol warns politicians
By SALIHU N. MUHAMMAD

KANO state commissioner of police, MD Abubakar, has warned politicians in the state to either avoid using youths as political thugs or face the wrath of the law.
The commissioner gave the warning during a first quarterly face-to-face briefing with political leaders, youths and community associations from metropolitan local government areas, held at Murtala Muhammad Library Complex recently.
He described the people of Kano as most peaceful and the state as the political barometer of the nation for many years.
Alhaji Abubakar stated that in the olden days, Kano was not known for violence, political thuggery or rascality.
He, then advised parents and community leaders to join hands with security agencies with a view to fishing out bad eggs from the society.
The commissioner also expressed dismay over the negative altitude of some politicians who engage in political recklessness and indiscriminate pasting of posters or banners.
Commenting on commercial motorcyclists, the commissioner charge them to obey traffic rules and regulations as well comply with the law banning commercial Achaba ridding after midnight and avoid reckless riding especially during X-mas, new year and Sallah celebrations.
Responding, some of the political leaders that attended the meeting, commended the commissioner for his effort towards protecting lives and property of the people in the state and assured him of their support and cooperation have a tee, fair and credible election in the country.