Crime

PHOTOS: Kano Police Arrest 13 Over Attack on Senator’s Campaign Office

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3 years ago

Dec 3, 2021.

Kano Police Arrest 13 Notorious Thugs Over Attack on Senator’s Campaign Office, Recover Dangerous Weapons

EKO HOT BLOG reports that thirteen suspected thugs (Yan Daba) have been detained in connection with the attack on the campaign office of Senator Barau Jibril of Kano North Senatorial District.

According to reports, hundreds of thugs armed with lethal weapons stormed Jibril’s campaign headquarters on Maiduguri Road and vandalized a portion of the building, furniture, and billboards.

The arrest was made following the instruction of the state Commissioner of Police, Sama’ila Shu’aibu-Dikko, to teams of Operation Puff Adder, which moved to the scene and restored normalcy, according to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

According to Haruna-Kiyawa, a considerable number of hazardous weapons, illegal substances, charms, and other items were found during the operation.

“Today, 02/12/2021 at about 0800hrs, a report was received that, thugs (Yan Daba) carrying dangerous weapons were sighted attacking and vandalizing the office of Senator Barau Jibrin, Senator representing Kano North Senatorial District along Maiduguri Road Kano,” he stated.

“On the receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi raised and instructed teams of Operation Puff Adder to move to the scene, restore normalcy and arrest the culprits.

“The teams immediately swung in to action. Thirteen (13) suspected thugs (Yan Daba) were arrested and the following exhibits recovered from them:

i. 34 Dangerous Weapons

ii. 23 Clubs (Gora)

iii. 2 Gallons of Suspected PMS (Petrol)

iv. 1 Parcel and 30 Pieces of Dried Leaves Suspected to be Indian Hemp

v. 24 Sachets of Diazapam Tablets

vi. 4 Pieces of Red Sun Solution

vii. 1 Mobile Phone

viii. 2 Ceiling Fans

ix. Bunch of Charms.

“Normalcy was immediately restored and situation under control. Investigation has commenced and suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.

“The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi warns that, criminals will have no hiding place in Kano State. They are advised to either repent or leave the State completely. Otherwise, they will be arrested and face the full wrath of Law, the statement reads.

“He thanked the good people of Kano State for their prayers, encouragement, continuous support and cooperation. He urged residents to pray for the State, the Nation and report incidences to the nearest Police Station and not to take laws into their hands. Rigorous patrol and raids of criminal hideouts and black spots will continue throughout the State, as the Command will sustain the ongoing “Operation Puff Adder””

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