Over three persons were killed on Thursday in Kano State when the residents invaded the State Government House, broke into shops and offices, taking away valuable items and destroying properties on Day One of the EndBanGovernance in Nigeria Protest.
Two of the protesters were seen in a video posted online shot dead at the Kano State Government House entrance as large numbers of the protesting residents tried to enter the Government House compound.
Another man was reportedly killed as filling station and NCC complex were burnt down in Kano state on Thursday.
H and K Pharmacy worth millions of naira was reportedly destroyed by the protesting residents in Kano state.
Office of the Inspector General of Police, IGP described the residents who invaded the Government House and other properties in the state as Hoodlums.
Omoyele Sowore, the founder of Sahara Reporter news network in a tweet while reacting to the photos of arrested protesting residents in Kano State, said: “The Bola Tinubu regime already planned how to blackball Nigerians into submission even before this non-violent social change action(s) started; this was posted by the Kano State Police PPRO on Facebook today.
He was caught pants down because the same office had posted the same photos in 2011 on facebook. The reason you must understand their game plan and stay focused. EndBadGovernaceInNigeria. DaysOfRage. RevolutionNow”.
In a swift reaction, the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Police Force refuted Omoyele Sowore claims and tweeted thus: “This blackmail will not affect the Police Image in Kano. The picture was snapped today 01/08/2024 by the PPRO. In 2011 the Kano Police PRO is yet to join the Force. Update from Kano”
Headquarters of the nigeria Police Force in Abuja in a social media post said in quote thus: “At approximately 10:00am 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”.
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