#EndBadGovernanceProtest: Kano police arrest 269 suspects over destruction, looting of govt and public properties

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 269 suspects over the destruction, looting of government and public properties under the guise of nationwide protest.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on August 1, 2024, said many Jerricans of 25 litres of vegetable oil, a large quantity of stationeries, foodstuffs, and other valuable properties were recovered from the suspects.

According to the PPRO, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Dogo warns that causing violence and meddling of fake news will not be tolerated and called on residents to strictly obey the 24-hour curfew imposed by the State Government.

"Today, Thursday, 1st of August, 2024, the Kano State Police Command has successfully apprehended some criminals who exploited the planned nationwide strike as a cover for their malicious activities. These individuals engaged in acts of violence, destruction, looting, and causing harm to innocent civilians and resulting in the damage of public and private properties," the statement read.

"In a swift and efficient response to these criminal activities, a total of two hundred and sixty-nine (269) suspects responsible for destructions, looting, and instigating chaos under the guise of the nationwide protest were arrested with recovery from them many Jerricans of 25 Litres of Groundnut Oil, a large quantity of Stationeries, Foodstuffs, and other valuable properties.

"The suspects are currently cooling their feet at the Command's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and thereafter will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation. More arrests and recoveries are in progress.

"The Commissioner of Police reiterated that it is the prerogative of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the protection of lives and properties. Therefore, whoever tries to cause violence, destruction, looting of people's and Government properties, and meddling of fake news to heat up the situation will be dealt with according to the law. The CP further calls on residents to strictly obey the 24-hour curfew imposed by the State Government as violations will not be tolerated.

"The Kano Police Command will continue to take proactive measures to prevent any 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 peace and stability of the State.

"In case of emergencies or to report any suspicious activity, please contact the Kano Police Command through the following phone numbers; 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926."