The Kano State Police Command said It has transferred the 76 suspects arrested for flying Russian flags, including a foreigner to Force Headquarters, Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition.
The State Police Commissioner, Salman Dogo Garba disclosed this on Monday while giving an update on the number of arrested suspects so far in Kano since after the nationwide anti-hunger protests.
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“This press conference today to provide a comprehensive update on the recent violent incidents that resulted in wanton destruction and looting of Government and public 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 August 1 to date,” he said.
According to him, the command had so far arrested no fewer than 873 suspects and recovered large quantity of exhibits.
and Formations for ensuring professionalism and provision of Police service that is rule of law compliant, the Kano State Police Command has worked diligently and professionally towards addressing the aftermath of these events, and these efforts resulted in the arrest of eight hundred and seventy-three (873) suspects and recovery of large quantity of exhibits as follows;
According to him, a total of 600 suspects have been prosecuted for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief, and arson.
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Others are arrest and prosecution of 150 suspects for violating the curfew enforced by the Kano State Government as well as arrest of an additional six suspects linked with masterminding the destruction, setting ablaze and looting of the Kano Printing Press (KPP) who are undergoing investigation.
Similarly, 41 suspects were also apprehended within the period under review for other major crimes including armed robbery, kidnapping and car theft among others.
The police boss said items recovered from the suspects included two AK-47 Exhibit Rifles and other substantial properties looted by the hoodlums at Audu Bako Secretariat, NCC Office, High Court Complexes, Kano Printing Press (KPP), and Super Markets.
“Despite the challenges posed by the recent protest, it is important to highlight some of the achievements recorded by the Police Command in crime prevention, management, and control within the period under review.
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“The Command has remained resolute and steadfast in its duty to protect the lives and properties of all residents in Kano State. Through proactive policing strategies and community engagement, we have successfully achieved tremendous successes within the period under review with arrest of two suspected kidnappers, five suspected armed robbers, eight and eight suspected car thieves.
“Others are two human trafficking suspects, 23 suspected thugs (Yan Daba), one notorious drug dealer and 13 trafficking victims,” he said.
