The Katsina State Police Command has announced the temporary closure of Kankara-Dutsinma Road over the scheduled visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state.
This was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, on Wednesday.
According to him, the President will arrive Katsina on July 15 for the commissioning of Zobe Regional Water Supply Project and the newly constructed Tsaskiya Road in Safana Local Government Area of the state.
Isah said: “In view of the above, the Command wishes to announce the temporary closure of Dutsinma-Kankara road, Dutsinma-Tsaskiya road and other adjoining roads to the venue of the two events, from 11:30am to 4pm.
“Members of the public, especially commuters, herders, pedestrians and cyclists, are hereby directed to use other alternative routes.
“The command enjoins the good people of the state to always partner and cooperate with the Nigeria police and other sister agencies toward a successful and hitch- free commissioning ceremony.”