Some miscreants on Monday attacked Rano Divisional Police Station in Kano state, resulting in the death of a Divisional Police Officer.
They also set parts of the station ablaze and two vehicles as well as destroying ten (10) other vehicles.
According to report, the incident followed the detention of a motorcycle mechanic, Abdullahi Musa for reckless and dangerous riding and later died at Rano General Hospital.
The spokesman of Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa in a statement confirmed the incident, adding that Twenty-seven (27) suspects have been arrested in connection with the incidents.
SP Kiyawa added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori had visited the scene and paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, His Highness, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Isah Umar and the situation has been brought under control, and normalcy has been restored.
He said the Commissioner of Police has ordered a comprehensive and transparent investigation to identify the remote and immediate causes of the incidents and bring those responsible for any wrongdoing to justice.
The statement reads in part: “the Kano State Police Command is aware of an unfortunate incident that occurred on 25th May 2025, at about 08:15pm, in Rano Local Government Area, where based on public outcry and complaints, a motorcycle mechanic, one Abdullahi Musa, ‘m’, suspected to be under the influence of substances, was arrested and detained for reckless and dangerous riding. The suspect was taken into custody and later showed signs of weakness, prompting his being rushed to Rano General Hospital, where he unfortunately passed away on 26th May 2025, at about 06:00am, while receiving treatment.
“Following the incident, some miscreants mobilized and attacked the Rano Police Division, looting, setting parts of it and two vehicles ablaze, destroying ten (10) other vehicles and seriously injured the Divisional Police Officer. The DPO was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he later died while receiving treatment”.
The Command, while commiserating with the family of the deceased DPO who paid the supreme price in active service, appeals to residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their hands, allowing the investigation to progress uninterrupted.
The Command assures the public of its commitment to maintaining peace and public order in the State and urges everyone to cooperate with the authorities during this investigation.
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