*Photo: Some of the arrested suspects *
The Nigerian Police says 157 suspects have been arrested in Kano in connection with the violence, arson and looting in the State on Thursday, the first day of the nationwide protest.
This was contained in a press statement.
According to the police, “At approximately 10:00 AM today, groups of hoodlums, under the guise of participating in the nationwide protest, launched attacks on several establishments in Kano State. These incidents have disrupted public order and safety, necessitating immediate action by the Kano State Police Command.
“The following incidents were reported:
– Attacks on Supermarkets: Several supermarkets at Nassarawa Quarters were attacked, resulting in significant property damage and theft.
– 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.
“Arrests and Recoveries:
– A total of 157 suspects have been arrested in connection with these criminal activities.
– An exhibit AK-47 rifle was recovered at the High Court.
– A large quantity of looted properties has also been recovered from the suspects.
“In response to these disturbances, the Kano State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew to restore order and ensure the safety of residents.
“The situation is being closely monitored, and the Kano State Police Command is committed to maintaining peace and security in the state.”
The ministers and legislators should stop hijacking and awarding contracts meant for Nigerian contractors and consultants to their foreign and local collaborators. They should allow due process for all contracts in Nigeria and criminalise corruption in contract awards.
Nigerian contractors and consultants have been pushed to the wall and economically sidelined by the staff of MDAs, ministers and legislators. They have not been allowed to displayed what their counterparts in other part of the world like Chian, US, UK, Germany and other parts of the world take for granted due to corruption.
This is badly affecting job availability for Nigerian youths when engaged staff of MDAs and the legislators are busy stealing and awarding contracts to themselves and their relatives.
President Ahmed Tinubu should urgently do something about this else the system would collapse.