Kano Tashe suspension announced as police halt Ramadan performance to prevent crime and ensure public safety across the state

The Kano State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has announced the Kano Tashe Suspension, halting the traditional performance usually held during the Ramadan fasting period over security concerns.

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The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday night by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the commissioner.

According to the statement, the suspension was reached in collaboration with the Kano State Government to prevent criminal elements from exploiting the annual cultural gathering to perpetrate offences such as thuggery, mobile phone theft and drug abuse.

Police authorities noted that intelligence assessments indicated potential security risks associated with large gatherings linked to the Tashe performances, prompting proactive measures to safeguard residents during Ramadan.

The command assured that enhanced security arrangements had been deployed across the state to maintain law and order and guarantee a peaceful observance of the fasting season.

Ibrahim Adamu Bakori urged parents, guardians and community leaders to caution children and wards against engaging in activities capable of disrupting public peace, warning that violators would face decisive legal action.

The police further encouraged residents to report suspicious movements or security threats through designated emergency lines or via the “NPF Rescue Me” mobile application.

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Tashe, a longstanding Ramadan cultural tradition in northern Nigeria involving youth performances and neighbourhood processions, typically attracts large crowds during evening hours. Authorities, however, said public safety considerations remained paramount amid evolving security challenges.