By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
The Kano state police command has confirmed arrests of 326 suspected looters during Thursday’s end bad governance protest in the state and has announced that they are going to be prosecuted.
This was stated by the Kano Police Commissioner Salman Dogo at an emergency press conference at the command on Friday.
The CP also called on parents and guardians as well as law abiding citizens to return looted properties they see with their wards voluntarily to the nearest police station.
He also warns against spreading of fake news and hate speeches capable of inciting violence and affecting the general security situation of the state.
“On this note, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba directed the Anti-Cyber Crime Unit of the Command to launch an investigation with a view to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of this ungodly act capable of instigating the public against the Police.
“The CP further warns against meddling of fake news and hate speeches which are capable of inciting violence and affecting the overall security situation in the state.
“On the aftermath of 1 August 2024 Nationwide protest, a total of three hundred and twenty- six (326) suspects were arrested with large quantity of exhibits recovered. All the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.
“The CP commended the Kano State Government for prompt intervention of imposing the 24- hour curfew, In addition, the CP calls on parents, guardians and the law-abiding people of the State who saw their wards with looted properties to voluntarily return same to the nearest Police Station” he stated.
He however appreciated the law abiding people of the state for their cooperation while issuing phone contacts of the police emergency unit.
