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Kano Police Arrest 269 Protesters For Violence, Looting, Arson

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August 2, 2024
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The Kano State Police Command has arrested 269 protesters who it said took advantage of the nationwide protest to commit various criminal activities in the metropolis on Thursday.

Spokesman of the state police command,  SP Abdullahi Kiyawa confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement

Kiyawa said they were arrested for exploiting the nationwide strike as a cover for their malicious activities.

He said : “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.”

According to him, the arrested 269 suspects were responsible for destructions, looting, and instigating chaos under the guise of the nationwide protest.

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He said items recovered w from them include many jerricans of 25-Litre 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 statement said.

He said whoever tries to cause violence, destruction, looting of people’s and government properties, and spreading of fake news to heat up the situation will be dealt in accordance with the law.

The police urged residents to comply fully and strictly with the 24-hour curfew imposed by the State Government , saying that 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,” Kiyawa said.
(vitalnewsngr.com)

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