Military takes over Kano security

Military men have taken over the security of Kano City in Kano State.

This followed the series of attacks by Boko Haram in the city between Friday and Tuesday.

Sources told The Eagle Online that military men are now patrolling the city day and night.

Some are reported to have erected checkpoints for stop and search.

A source told The Eagle Online from Kano on the telephone: “The town is now heavily militarized.

“Even at junctions, you find them controlling the traffic.”

The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that it had become obvious that the police have been overwhelmed by the dreaded sect, Boko Haram.

The source added: “You need to come and see how these guys operate.

“They are usually young men whose age can be put at between 18 and 25.

“And they come with machine guns and other heavy guns apart from the bombs.

“How do you expect the police to be able to cope?

“I am sure that must be the reason the military was drafted in.

“And there is a relative sense of security now, I must confess.”

The Eagle Online could not confirm the veracity of the claim that another bomb exploded in Kano this afternoon.

As at press time, it was still unclear if the noise that was heard from the Sabongari area of the town was a bomb explosion or a tyre burst.

A source said it was the trye of a luxury bus that gave way this afternoon and not a bomb explosion.

About 200 persons have so far been arrested over the bomb explosions in Kano.

The arrested persons are said to include about 160 Chadians.