Kano Protest: CP Orders Arrest of Police Inspector Over Alleged Killing
- The ongoing protest in Kano state over the appellate court's decision to sack Governor Abba Yusuf has reached a fever pitch
- One person has reportedly been shot dead, with two others injured during a clash between thugs and police operatives
- Meanwhile, the police commissioner in Kano state has ordered the arrest of the police inspector who fired the shot
Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro
The Police Commissioner of Kano State, Usaini Gumel, has instructed the apprehension of an Inspector following accusations of unprofessional behaviour that reportedly resulted in the death of an individual and the injury of two others in the state.
A report by TVC News confirmed that the Kurna Area of Kano State was put to a standstill as residents shut down major highways over an alleged killing of three persons by the Police.
Source: UGC
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Police, thugs clash in Kano
The persons were allegedly killed shortly after a clash between police and some thugs in the area
As per the police statement, the Inspector, without receiving any directive from the established chain of command, discharged a firearm, unintentionally harming the victims.
In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police has formed an inquiry board and assigned the Dala Area Commander to oversee the initial investigation.
Usaini Gumel urges the public to remain calm, assuring them that justice will be served.
Kano polls: APC lawmaker, Doguwa, exposes NNPP electoral fraud
In another report, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has aimed a dig at Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state.
Hon Doguwa, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the gubernatorial poll in Kano state was plunged with electoral fraud.
The APC lawmaker alleged that the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) had illegal access to ballot papers.
Mother of wanted Kano thug hands over son to Police
Meanwhile, a notorious wanted thug, Hantar Daba, has surrendered himself to the Kano state police command.
Legit.ng reports that in the company of his mother and former rival Abba Burakatai, Daba submitted himself to the police command headquarters in Kano on Monday, November 27.
Kano has been experiencing a political crisis since the March 2023 governorship election in the state.
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