The Kano State Police Command successfully apprehended not fewer than 260 suspects who exploited the nationwide strike as a cover to embark on massive looting on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
The Command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, confirmed the arrests via a press statement, saying, “These individuals engaged in acts of violence, destruction, looting, and causing harm to innocent civilians, destroying public and private properties.”
“In a swift and efficient response to these criminal activities, a total of 269 suspects responsible for destruction, looting, and instigating chaos under the guise of the nationwide hunger protest were arrested.”
“Numerous jerricans of 25 litres of groundnut oil, a large quantity of stationery, foodstuffs, and other valuable properties were recovered from the suspects. The suspects are currently cooling their feet at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation. More arrests and recoveries are in progress.”
According to the Commissioner of Police, it is the prerogative of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the protection of lives and properties.
To this extent, whoever attempts to cause violence, destruction, looting of people’s and government properties, and meddling with fake news to heat the situation will be dealt with according to the dictates of the law.
Furthermore, the CP called on the residents to strictly obey the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government, as violations will not be tolerated.
He also assured that the Command will continue to take proactive measures to prevent unscrupulous individuals or groups from causing harm or inciting violence in the state.
“Law-abiding citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly to the authorities to help maintain the peace and stability of the state.”
“In case of emergencies or where to report any suspicious activity, please contact the Kano Police Command through the following phone numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926”, the statement concluded.
