Police detains 320 suspects for vandalizing properties in Kano #EndBadGovernance protest

Police operatives in Kano State have arrested 320 suspects for allegedly vandalising public buildings during the nationwide protests in the state.

The spokesman for the state police command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, paraded the suspects at the command headquarters on Friday.

He said the suspects were apprehended at the premises of the State High Court and other public buildings with various items found in their possession.

He added that police in collaboration with other security agencies had established a comprehensive security network to ensure that the residents go about their legitimate activities without any let or hindrance.

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The Commissioner of Police, Salma Dogo, praised the state government’s decision to impose a 24-hour curfew in the state.

He also urged the parents to ensure that all properties stolen from vandalised buildings were returned to the nearest police station.

Dogo warned that the police would not tolerate any acts of vandalism or disruptions to the peaceful atmosphere in the state.

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