The Chairman of Operation Safe Corridor, Ahmad Muhammad Nana, has raised an alert over a phone-snatching syndicate planning to exploit the upcoming Tashe celebrations in Kano for criminal activities.
Speaking during a visit to the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, Nana cautioned that certain criminals intend to use the traditional Ramadan festivity as a cover for their unlawful acts.
Tashe, a Ramadan tradition, involves children and adults performing songs, dances, and traditional plays in exchange for gifts. The festivities begin on the 10th day of Ramadan.
Highlighting the need for caution, Nana urged young people to refrain from using Tashe as an opportunity for wrongdoing and called on parents to advise their children against engaging in criminal behavior.
“The Kano State government is fully committed to ensuring the safety of its citizens during this holy month,” Nana stated.
Other representatives of Operation Safe Corridor, including Kamilu Baban Boy, echoed this warning, emphasizing that Tashe is meant to spread joy and should not be exploited for criminal activities.
Reassuring residents, the group’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Miji, affirmed their commitment to maintaining peace.
“We are from Kano; our origin is Kano, and we will not allow the disruption of peace in the state using Tashe,” he said, adding that they are aware of those behind such plans.
Operation Safe Corridor has urged Kano residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to authorities to ensure a safe and peaceful Ramadan celebration.
