{"id":5071,"date":"2026-03-06T10:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=5071"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:59:25","slug":"kano-police-apprehend-content-creator-vow-crackdown-on-threats-to-public-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/kano-police-apprehend-content-creator-vow-crackdown-on-threats-to-public-peace\/","title":{"rendered":"Kano Police apprehend content creator, vow crackdown on threats to public peace"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kano State Police Command on Thursday arrested a suspect for circulating audio and video clips capable of inciting public disorder and creating fear among residents.<br \/><br \/>The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the suspect was apprehended during a sting operation and is currently being interrogated.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe Command views the inflammatory statement seriously, and the suspect will be made to face the full weight of the law at the end of investigation,\u201d the statement said.<br \/><br \/><br \/>The police condemned the creation and dissemination of such content, warning that anyone found spreading false information will be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted.<br \/>\u201cWe will not tolerate any form of hate speech, incitement, or violence,\u201d it added.<br \/><br \/>The statement added: \u201cThe Command is working closely with other security agencies to monitor the situation and respond promptly to any incident, and assures the public that there is no cause for alarm.\u201d<br \/><br \/>Residents were urged to remain calm and vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through the emergency numbers provided.<br \/><br \/>The police also appealed to community and religious leaders, traditional rulers, and all stakeholders to promote peace and understanding among residents.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kano State Police Command on Thursday arrested a suspect for circulating audio and video clips capable of inciting public disorder and creating fear among residents. 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