Kano State Police Command said it has apprehended over 30 footballers in Kano over breach of lockdown order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kano Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna confirmed the arrest to the Nation on phone, he said that they were arrested at different corners of the metropolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haruna added that 15 Imams have also been arrested for defying the lockdown order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Police noted that religious leaders from both Islamic and Christian faiths who violated the lockdown order would be arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Details shortly\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kano State Police Command said it has apprehended over 30 footballers in Kano over breach of lockdown order. 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