Police ban ‘Tashe’, Ramadan traditional performance in Kano

Tashe’, the Annual Ramadan traditional performance acted in form of drama, has been banned in Kano by the state Police Command.

The historic tradition was banned in the state after the first 10 days of the month Ramadan in order to stop criminals from misusing it.

This was contained in a statement on Monday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.

Kiyawa said, “The Kano State Police Command, wishes to inform the general public that the traditional annual performance (Tashe), which comes up every Day-10 of Ramadan Fasting has been suspended.

“This is because criminals disguise under the pretense of the “Tashe” annual traditional performance to carry out criminal activities, such as thuggery, handset Snatching , and drug Abuse.”

He said the State Commissioner of Police, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, urged the good people of the state, mainy parents and guardians, to caution their wards not to involve in any act of breaking law and order.

Kiyawa added that “anyone caught will be dealt with according to provisions of the law.”

He wished the people a happy and successful Ramadan fasting.