Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State command have arrested a gang of eleven suspected hoodlums in Kumbotso local government area for attacking Mariri outpost with dangerous local weapons.
The suspected gang was on rampage after attending a local traditional festival in the area attacking everybody on sight dispossessing them of their belongings.
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The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullah, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Friday.
He said the suspects stormed a nearby Civil Defence outpost in Mariri noting that the attack left a staff member fractured in the office.
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“The hoodlums had also stormed a nearby Civil Defence outpost in Mariri and attacked the place,leaving a staff member fractured in the office.
“The incident took place on Wednesday 26th November, 2025 by 0100hrs,” Abdullahi said.
He said weapons recovered from the suspects include six cutlasses/swords as well as scissors.
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“The Corps intelligence and investigation department has completed all necessary investigations and the suspects will be charged in court,” he said.
He reiterated the command’s commitment under the leadership of Commandant Mohammed Agalama to check the evil acts of all criminal gangs bent on breaching public peace and vandalizing critical assets and infrastructure.
