Police arrest six over Kano clash

The Kano State Police Command has foiled a violent thuggery attack in the Gyadi-Gyadi area of the state and arrested six suspects following a clash between suspected rival ‘Yan Daba groups.

The command said the intervention of its operatives restored calm and prevented a further breakdown of law and order in the area.

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa.

According to the statement, the incident occurred on Monday at about 1:20pm after the police received a distress call that suspected thugs had mobilised for a clash in Gyadi-Gyadi Quarters.

Patrol teams were immediately deployed to the scene, where officers met the hoodlums engaged in a violent confrontation.

The police said an ambulance was vandalised during the clash, while attempts were also made to attack other locations.

“The thugs were promptly confronted by the police. However, they later regrouped and attacked police officers with dangerous weapons and stones,” the statement read.

It added that the operatives professionally repelled the attack, forcing the suspects to flee toward Farm Centre Market, where they allegedly attempted to break into shops and loot property.

Reinforcement teams were subsequently mobilised to the market, where the suspects were dispersed and six persons arrested.

The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, commended officers of Farm Centre Division and reinforcement teams for what he described as gallantry, restraint and professionalism.

“Their swift response prevented further breakdown of law and order and loss of property,” Bakori said.

He warned that the command would not tolerate any form of thuggery, ‘Yan Daba activities or disturbance of public peace in Kano State.

The commissioner also advised parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against involvement in criminal activities.

“Anyone found fomenting trouble will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly,” he added.

The command said investigation was ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and identify the sponsors of the clash.

It also appreciated residents who provided timely information and urged members of the public to continue reporting suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through emergency lines.