Horse Riding Ban: Police Insist on 72-Hour Notice in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has insisted that individuals, institutions and organisations intending to organise any form of horse or animal-riding activity in public places must give the command at least 72 hours’ written notice.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano.

Bakori said the requirement was part of resolutions reached at a joint security meeting aimed at strengthening coordination among security agencies and ensuring adequate security arrangements for public safety.

He, however, stressed that the state government’s ban on Durbar and horse-riding activities remained in force, warning residents against violating the directive.

The CP said, “Any person, institution or organisation that deems it very pertinent to undertake any form of Durbar, and/or horse/animal-riding activity in public place in the state is required to give at least 72 hours prior notice in writing to the Kano State Police Command through the Office of the State Commissioner of Police.”

He explained that the notice would enable the police to conduct the necessary security assessment and make adequate arrangements to maintain public safety and order.

Bakori said the police and other security agencies had observed reports of apparent breaches of the government’s directive restricting Durbar and horse-riding activities across the state.

He maintained that the security directives remained “in force and binding on all persons in the state, irrespective of status or position.”

According to him, the security threats that necessitated the restriction had not disappeared, stressing that the agencies could not allow activities capable of disrupting public peace and endangering residents.

The police commissioner urged individuals and organisations to comply strictly with all lawful security directives and cooperate with security agencies.

He assured residents that the law enforcement and security agencies remained united and committed to maintaining peace, safety and order across the state.

The Kano State government had earlier announced a ban on Durbar processions and horse-riding activities as part of measures to safeguard public order and security.