#EndBadGovernance Protest: Police Transfer 76 Russian-Flag-Flying Suspects To Abuja, Plan Sedition Charges
The Kano State Police Command has transferred 76 suspects, including a foreign person, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition.
According to reports, the suspects were taken into custody for flying Russian flags during the most recent statewide hunger strikes.
Some sections of the North had witnessed violent protests.
Addressing the press on Monday, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salman Garba, provided updates on the ongoing investigations and arrests concerning the unrest.
“In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to all commands and formations, the Kano Command worked diligently and professionally towards addressing the aftermath of these events,” Garba said. “These efforts resulted in the arrest of 873 suspects and the recovery of a large quantity of exhibits.”
According to Garba, the 76 suspects who were detained for flying Russian flags during the demonstrations have been moved to Abuja in order to conduct additional enquiries.
The commissioner also revealed that 150 individuals have been arrested and are being prosecuted for violating the curfew imposed by the Kano State government during the protests.
Furthermore, six suspects were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the destruction, arson, and looting of the Kano Printing Press.
“In addition to these arrests, 600 suspects are facing prosecution for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief, and arson,” Garba added. He also mentioned that the police had recovered substantial amounts of looted property, including two AK-47 rifles, from the suspects.
Despite the challenges posed by the recent protests, Garba highlighted the achievements of the Kano State Police Command in crime prevention and control.
“We have successfully accomplished remarkable results within the time under review with the arrest of two suspected kidnappers, five suspected armed robbers, and eight suspected auto thieves,” he said, citing proactive policing techniques and community participation.
In a related event, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf declared on Monday that the state’s curfew would be suspended indefinitely in response to the violence that occurred during the #EndbadGovernance protests.
