The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of seven suspects on Wednesday for protesting the Appeal Court judgement which sacked Governor Abba-Kabir Yusuf.
The State Police Commissioner, Mr Hussaini Gumel, who confirmed the arrest on Wednesday night, said that the seven protesters were arrested around Kano line while heading to State House road.
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“We have succeeded in preventing the protesters and we have arrested seven of them.
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“We have deployed armed policemen to the area; we have since commenced intensive investigation and we will update you in due course,” Gumel said.
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He enjoined residents to go about their lawful businesses as the police along with other security agencies had taken adequate security measures to prevent a recurrence.
“I am appealing to the residents not to hesitate to report to the nearest security outfits any person or group of people engaged in any form of protest in and outside the metropolis for prompt action”, Gumel said.
