The Kano State Police Command has announced the suspension of the annual Tashe traditional performance during the Ramadan period, citing security concerns.
This was contained in a public announcement issued and signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command said the decision was taken in liaison with the Kano State Government to forestall the breakdown of law and order during the holy month.
Tashe is a vibrant Hausa tradition of Ramadan festive shows or pantomime performances, starting around the 10th day of Ramadan, young people dress in costumes and perform skits, music, and dances for their communities.
According to the statement, the suspension became necessary to prevent criminal elements from exploiting the festivities to perpetrate crimes such as thuggery, mobile phone snatching and drug abuse.
The statement revealed that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the Command has already put in place proactive security measures to curb criminal activities and ensure a peaceful Ramadan across the state.
It urged parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against engaging in unlawful acts, warning that anyone found violating the law would be dealt with in accordance with extant regulations.
The police also provided emergency contact numbers for residents to report suspicious activities and encouraged members of the public to make use of the “NPF Rescue Me” application available on the Google Play Store.
