Police suspend tashe traditional performance in Kano

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Police authorities in Kano have suspended the Tashe traditional performance, annually held during the Ramadan (fasting) season, citing security reasons .

The suspension came in a tacit Statement, entitled: “SUSPENSION OF TASHE TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE DURING RAMADAN FOR SECURITY REASONS.”

The statement made available to journalists Saturday night, was signed by CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, Police Public Relations Officer, of Kano state Police Command, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.

The statement reads: “The Kano State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that, in the interest of public safety and security, the traditional annual Tashe performance, usually held during the month of Ramadan, has been suspended.

“This decision taken in liaison with the Kano State Government is to prevent criminals from exploiting the event to engage in criminal activities, including thuggery, handset snatching, and drug abuse. The Command has put in place security measures to tackle such activities and ensure a peaceful Ramadan period.

“The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, urges parents, guardians, and the general public to cooperate with the Police by warning their children and wards against engaging in any activities that may breach law and order. Anyone found violating the law will face the full consequences.

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