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Kano Police Recover Stolen Goods From Hunger Protesters
The Kano State Police are conducting house-to-house searches and have arrested over 400 suspects to recover items stolen during the #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria protest.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Police Command has instructed its officers to carry out house-to-house searches to recover items stolen during the “#EndbadgovernanceinNigeria” protest in Kano.
The protest, which initially began peacefully, was overtaken by hoodlums who looted stores, homes, and government establishments, including the not-yet-inaugurated office of the Nigerian Communications Commission, stealing furniture, electronics, and other valuables.
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They also vandalized streetlights and other public decorations.
Kano Police Protesters
In response, the police have arrested over 400 suspects and recovered some stolen items. Social media user Sa’adatu Baba Ahmad reported that police officers stormed the Yakasai and Durumin Zungura areas in Kano Municipal on Friday to retrieve the stolen goods.
She wrote, “Since 10:30am, looted items are being recovered from the houses of people who stole property of the government and innocent people in the name of protest. Up till now, they are there invading the houses.”
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At a briefing earlier on Friday, the Kano Police Command reiterated its commitment to ensure that perpetrators of the mayhem which broke out during the protest are brought to book.
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