Police arrest 8 over ‘attempts to disrupt inauguration of commissioners’ in Kano

The Kano police command says its operatives have arrested eight suspects for attempting to disrupt the inauguration ceremony of newly appointed commissioners in the government house.  

Usaini Gumel, commissioner of police in the state, told NAN that the suspects posed a threat at the venue.

He said the arrested suspects are members of the Yan Jagaliya group.

Gumel warned miscreants and their sponsors to steer clear of critical government functions, emphasising that such disruptions will no longer be tolerated.

He described the leader of the apprehended group as “an unrepentant man who has persistently tried to cause chaos with his group”.

“Enough of clusters of ‘Yan Jagaliya’ loitering around the government house, Audu Bako Secretariat and similar offices trying to disrupt governance,” he added. 

“The leader of eight thugs, being unrepentant and without remorse, led his team to the venue again until he and members met their waterloo and were apprehended by the crime prevention patrol team after sustained vigilance.

“The suspected thugs constituted themselves as a pressure group and supporters of one of the infamous politicians and attempted to cause the breakdown of law and order.”

Gumel added that “justice will prevail as investigations on the suspects are ongoing by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)”.

He also urged residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station, or through the state’s emergency contact numbers, while pledging to ensure their safety and security.