As the results of the general election are tallied, the Kaduna State Government says all forms of protest are still strictly prohibited throughout the state.
Mr Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, made the announcement in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna.
Aruwan stated that the government was pleased with the largely peaceful conduct of elections throughout the state and commended residents for exercising their right to vote in a timely manner.
“Citizens, must therefore, avoid street protests over election results – or of any other kind – in order to preserve the atmosphere of calm so far experienced.
“Actions which may disrupt public peace will be handled decisively by security agencies.
“It must be stressed that the announcement of election results is the exclusive duty of the Independent National Electoral Commission.”
He noted that Individuals and groups involved in unofficial publication of results should be aware that they constituted serious threats to public peace and order.
“Individuals or groups who may have queries over officially announced results are strongly urged to utilise the legal instruments provided by the Electoral Act.”
The commissioner said Gov. Nasir El-Rufai continued to monitor closely, the security situation in relation to the conduct of the elections, alongside security agencies in the state. (NAN)
