At least 269 suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for looting during the Thursday’s EndbadGovernance protest in the state.
This was disclosed in an update by the command in a Facebook post.
The Command said the miscreants attacked a supermarket at the Nasarawa Quarters among othwrs in the state.
“In a swift and efficient response to these criminal activities, a total of 269 suspects responsible for destruction, looting, and instigating chaos under the guise of the nationwide hunger protest were arrested.
“These incidents have disrupted public order and safety, necessitating immediate action by the Kano state police command.
“Arson at NCC office: Multiple motor vehicles at the NCC office, Audu Bako secretariat, along Government House Kano, were set ablaze.
“The fire has since been brought under control through swift intervention.”
Meanwhile, Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, had imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state to ensure the safety of residents.
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