Yusuf vs Gawuna: Tension in Kano as Appeal Court delivers final verdict on governorship election

The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja will deliver its final judgment which will determine the fate of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The Kano State Police Command has since beefed up security ahead of the verdict of the appellate court.

Recall that the appellate court reserved judgment, but the police on Monday, November 13, said that they had deployed adequate personnel and equipment in strategic locations in the state.

The command also stated that this action is necessary to forestall any attempt to cause disturbance or breakdown of law and order in the state, Leadership reported.

In a statement issued on behalf of the state commissioner of police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, by the police spokesperson, in Kano, residents are encouraged to go about their daily activities, Vanguard report added.

“The police and security agencies are assuring the good people of the state of adequate security before, during and after the declaration of the appeal judgement,” he said.