Police Arrests 326 Protesters for vandalism in Kano

Police Arrests 326 Protesters for vandalism in Kano

The Kano state Police Command has clarify the recent deliberate false and mischievous news circulating on social media platforms concerning the photos of suspects and exhibits involved in the destruction and looting of public and private properties under the guise of the planned #EndBadGovernance Nationwide Protest.

A statement from the command on Friday said contrary to the misleading unverified social media reports that some of the images were posted sometimes in 2011, these allegations are false and baseless. These despicable acts are calculated attempts by enemies of peace to tarnish the reputable image of the Nigeria Police. These images showing suspects and exhibits are linked to the current incidents resulting from the ongoing August, 2024 Nationwide Protest and have no relation with any incident in the year 2011.

Interestingly, the same suspects in the alleged looting and vandalization who were arrested and paraded by the Police Command on 1st August 2024 are here before the press today, 02/08/2024 for clarity.

On this note, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba directed the Anti-Cyber Crime Unit of the Command to launch an investigation with a view to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of this ungodly act capable of instigating the public against the Police.

The CP further warns against meddling of fake news and hate speeches, which are capable of inciting violence and affecting the overall security situation in the State.

On the aftermath of 1st August 2024 Nationwide protest, a total of three hundred and twenty-six (326) suspects were arrested with large quantity of exhibits including two (2) AK-47 Exhibits Rifles looted at Audu Bako Secretariat, High Court Compelex were recovered. All the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.

The CP commended the Kano State Government for prompt intervention of imposing the 24-hour curfew. In addition, the CP calls on parents, guardians, and the law-abiding people of the State who saw their wards with looted properties to voluntarily return same to the nearest Police Station.

The Commissioner of Police appreciates the law-abiding people of the State for their cooperation. In case of emergencies, the Command can be contacted through 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.

Police Arrests 326 Protesters for vandalism in Kano