The Police Command in Kano State has detained 320 suspects allegedly involved in vandalizing public buildings during nationwide protests in the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this during a parade of the suspects at the police headquarters on Friday.
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Kiyawa stated that the suspects were apprehended at the premises of High Courts and other public buildings, with various items found in their possession. He explained that the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, had established a comprehensive security network to ensure that residents could go about their legitimate activities without any hindrance.
The police appealed to residents to support their efforts by providing intelligence information that could aid in apprehending criminals in the state, thereby contributing to a safer and more secure environment.
Commissioner of Police, Salma Dogo, praised the state government’s decision to impose a 24-hour curfew in the state. He also urged parents to ensure that all stolen properties from vandalized buildings were returned to the nearest police station. Dogo warned that the police would not tolerate any acts of vandalism or disruptions to the peaceful atmosphere, emphasizing that anyone found engaging in such criminal behavior would face dire consequences.
