Lots of policemen were deployed to various parts of Kano ahead of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s visit to the state which was later cancelled by the former governor due to security reason. The planned visit to Kano was earlier scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday.. The Police Command in Kano had on Jan. 26 advised Mr. Kwankwaso against his planned visit to the state for security reason.

The announcement of the planned visit by Mr. Kwankwaso to the ancient city had generated tension in Kano and its environs.

But the former governor said Monday he was shelving the plan for security reasons.