The Kano State Police Command has arrested 873 suspects for taking advantage of the 10 days hardship protests to commit looting, robbery and other crimes in the state.
Addressing journalists in Kano on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Salman Dogo, gave a breakdown of the alleged crimes the suspects committed to include looting, armed robbery, kidnapping, drug peddling, vandalization and human trafficking.
He also displayed exhibits that include arms, cash, bags of Indian Hemp and stolen vehicles.
He further announced that about 76 suspects arrested for raising Russian flags during the protest have since been transfered to the force headquarters in Abuja for further investigation.
The Kano CP said, “Welcome to this press conference today to provide a comprehensive update on the recent violent incidences that resulted in wanton destruction and looting of government and private properties in Kano state instigated by hoodlums under the guise of nationwide protest, as well as the achievements recorded by the Command in crime prevention, management and control from 1st to 10th August, 2024.
“The Kano State Police Command has worked diligently and professionally towards addressing the aftermath of these events, and these efforts resulted in 873 suspects and recovery of large quantity of exhibits as follows;
“Arrest and prosecution of 600 suspects for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief and arson.
“Arrest and prosecution of 150 suspects for violating the curfew enforced by the Kano State Government.
“Arrest of an additional six suspects linked with masterminding the destruction, setting ablaze and looting of the Kano Printing Press (KPP) are undergoing investigation.
“Arrest and transfer of 76 suspects flying Russian flags, including a foreigner to Force Headquarters, Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition”. .
Forty one suspects were arrested for other major crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, car theft, while two (2) AK-47 guns were recovered as exhibits.
The police also recovered substantial properties looted by the hoodlums at Audu Bako Secretariat, NCC Office, High Court Complexes, Kano Printing Press (KPP) and Super Markets.
