Police foil attack on shops, arrest six suspected thugs in Kano
Kano State Police Foil Attempted Attack on Shops, Arrest Six Suspects
KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Police Command successfully thwarted an attempted attack on shops in the Gyadi-Gyadi area on Monday, arresting six individuals believed to be part of rival groups known as ‘Yan Daba.’
According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, officers acted quickly after a distress call was received at approximately 1:20 p.m. regarding potential violence among suspected thugs.
“Upon receiving the report, patrol teams were immediately dispatched to the scene,” Kiyawa stated. “Officers observed a violent clash between the rival groups.”
During the altercation, the suspects reportedly vandalized an ambulance and attempted to extend the violence into nearby areas. Tensions escalated when the individuals turned their aggression toward the police.
“They regrouped and attacked police officers with dangerous weapons and stones,” Kiyawa noted, adding that law enforcement personnel effectively repelled the assault.
The suspects fled toward the Farm Centre Market, where they allegedly attempted to break into shops and loot goods. However, additional police reinforcements arrived, preventing further property damage.
“The thugs were dispersed, and six suspects were taken into custody,” Kiyawa confirmed. He added that normalcy has since been restored to the affected areas.
In a response to the incident, Kano’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended his officers for their swift action. He praised their professionalism and restraint, emphasizing that their efforts averted a potential breakdown of law and order.
Bakori issued a warning against thuggery and similar activities within the state, stating, “The Command will not tolerate any form of thuggery or disturbance of public peace in Kano State. Parents and guardians are urged to monitor their wards, as anyone found inciting trouble will be arrested and prosecuted.”
The police command confirmed that investigations are ongoing to locate other suspects who escaped and to determine the origins of the clash.
