Chukwu Obinna 
KANO, Nigeria – Police authorities in Kano ban the centuries-old Tashe street performances during Ramadan, citing growing concerns over crime and public disorder disguised as cultural displays.
The decision follows consultations between the Kano State Government and the Kano State Police Command, according to police spokesperson Abdullahi Kiyawa in a statement on Sunday.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori orders heightened surveillance throughout the fasting period to prevent criminal exploitation of the performances.
“Anyone found violating the law will face the full consequences of their actions,” Bakori warns.
He urges parents and guardians to restrain youths from engaging in provocative street activities capable of triggering unrest during Ramadan.
Residents are advised to report emergencies via the NPF Rescue Me mobile application or the police emergency line.
The Tashe tradition, involving night-time street performances, has increasingly drawn security scrutiny amid reports of youth gangs using the gatherings as cover for theft and violence.
Police say the ban is temporary and aimed solely at safeguarding lives and property during the holy month.
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