76 suspects arrested for displaying Russian flags transferred to Abuja – Kano CP
The Kano State Police Command has transferred the 76 suspects arrested for flying Russian flags, including a foreigner, to Force Headquarters in Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition.
The State Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, disclosed this on Monday while providing an update on the number of arrested suspects in Kano since the nationwide hunger protests.
“This press conference today aims to provide a comprehensive update on the recent violent incidents that resulted in the wanton destruction and looting of government and public properties in Kano State. These incidents were instigated by hoodlums under the guise of a nationwide protest, as well as the achievements recorded by the Command in crime prevention, management, and control from August 1 to date,” he said.
According to him, the command has so far arrested no fewer than 873 suspects and recovered a large quantity of exhibits.
Garba stated that a total of 600 suspects have been prosecuted for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief, and arson.
Additionally, 150 suspects have been arrested and prosecuted for violating the curfew enforced by the Kano State Government. An additional six suspects linked with masterminding the destruction, arson, and looting of the Kano Printing Press (KPP) are undergoing investigation.
