The Kano State Police Command has arrested five people for allegedly destroying billboards and posters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while responding to journalists’ questions on security measures and the enforcement of the ban on public horse-riding in Kano.

Bakori said the suspects were arrested following investigations into the destruction of public and political properties amid tensions surrounding horse-riding and public processions in the state.

According to the commissioner, investigations have been concluded and the suspects have been charged to court. He added that the command would continue to take legal action against anyone found to have committed offences capable of threatening public peace.

The arrests followed a public appearance by the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, on Sunday.

Bakori said reports indicated that some individuals accompanying the emir allegedly destroyed posters and billboards belonging to President Tinubu, Governor Yusuf and other politicians.

He said the incident had further heightened tensions amid the ongoing dispute over the Kano Emirate.