Some youths on Monday burnt part of Rano Divisional Police station in Kano State following the death of a young man, Abdullahi Musa in police custody during interrogation.
Musa, who was said to have been arrested after he was accused of a traffic offence on Sunday, died in police custody.
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It was gathered that the death of Musa in police custody sparked outrage among residents, particularly the youth leading to a peaceful protest.
It was learnt that the protest which began peacefully quickly turned violent when demonstrators destroyed part of the Divisional Police Headquarters in reaction to Musa’s death.
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The protesters were said to have also set some vehicles ablaze in the police station during the incident.
The situation was said to have escalated when policemen allegedly opened fire on the protesters, injuring two young men.
When contacted, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna confirmed the incident saying it was part of the police station that was destroyed by the protesters.
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He said the State Police Commissioner had already visited the police station alongside the chairman of the local government for an on the spot assessment of the place.
“The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, alongside the Chairman, Rano LGA, Mallam Mohammed Naziru Ya’u conducted an on-the-spot assessment visit to Rano Divisional Headquarters, Rano Local Government Area, Kano State following the unfortunate incident that led to death of one and attack on the Divisional Police Headquarters Rano, today, Monday, 26th May, 2025,” he said.
