Kano State police arrested five persons over allegations of constituting nuisance and instigating violence

The police in Kano on Wednesday said they arrested five persons over allegations of constituting nuisance and instigating violence while celebrating the Supreme Court judgment on the state governorship election.

Wild celebrations greeted Friday’s Supreme Court verdict, which restored the victory of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, in the March 18, 2023 governorship election.

The Kano governor had earlier been sacked by both the election tribunal and the Court of Appeal, which declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Nasiru Gawuna, as the winner of the poll.

His sacking created tension in the ancient city, while the restoration of his victory brought relief and sparked off wild celebrations by his supporters.