The Chairman of Rano Local Government in Kano State, Naziru Ya’u, has called on residents of the area to embrace peace and return to their daily routines following the violent protest that recently rocked the town.
The unrest erupted after a confrontation between one Abdullahi Musa, 25 and popularly known as “Kuli Kuli,” and the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Muhammed Baba Ali, which tragically resulted in the death of the former.
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The plea was contained in a statement by the Zonal Information Officer Rano, Rabi’u Kura on behalf of the chairman, a copy of which was made available to The Punch on Monday.
Recall in the early hours of Monday, hundreds of aggrieved youths took to the streets of the town in protest against death of Musa while in police custody.
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“The demonstrators stormed the Rano Divisional Police Station, setting it ablaze, destroying eight vehicles, and reportedly beating the DPO into a coma,” the statement said.
The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori was on ground to engage with relevant stakeholders and assess the situation firsthand.
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“He (the CP) has since confirmed the deployment of a new DPO, CSP Umar Usman, who will now take charge of the Rano Divisional Police Station,” the statement said.
The chairman urged the public to remain calm as investigations continue and efforts to restore lasting peace in the area are underway.
