The Kano State Police Command has issued a cautionary notice to residents residing near the Customs Training College, Goron Dutse, advising them not to be alarmed by the anticipated occurrence of gunshots in the upcoming days.
According to the spokesperson for the Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the training college is currently engaged in a week-long shooting range practise.
“CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel is announcing to the public that the personnel of the Nigeria Customs Training College, Goron Dutse Kano will conduct seven days of shooting range practice at Hawan Kalibawa, Dawakin Tofa LGA, Kano State from Monday, 11th September 2023 to Sunday, 17th September 2023 from 0600hrs (6am) to 1800hrs (6pm) daily.”
To this end, the CP advised members of the Public, especially those residing at Dambazau, Gangaren Dutse, Tumfafi, Kakurum and Dandalama villages in Dawakin Tofa/Ungogo LGAs and its environs against panicking but keep off from the area at the sound of shootings until the exercise is over.