76 suspects arrested with Russian flag in Kano transferred to Abuja — Police
The Kano State Police Command has transferred 76 suspects arrested for flying Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protest to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The state’s Police Commissioner, Salman Dogo, disclosed this at a press conference in Kano on Monday, discussing the arrests and recoveries made during the protest.
He stated that one of the suspects is a foreigner who was arrested for sewing the Russian flags.
According to him, the suspects were transferred to Abuja on the directive of the Inspector General of Police.
He disclosed that they were moved to the Force Headquarters for a “discreet investigation on charges of sedition.”
Mr. Dogo added that the command had arrested an additional six suspects linked to the masterminding of the destruction of the Kano Printing Press, stating that they are undergoing investigation.
He added that the Command had arrested no fewer than 873 suspects in connection with the protests and that a large quantity of exhibits had been recovered.
“In line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to all Commands and formations to ensure professionalism and provision of police services that are compliant with the rule of law, the Kano State Police Command has worked diligently and professionally to address the aftermath of these events. These efforts resulted in the arrest of eight hundred and seventy-three (873) suspects and the recovery of a large quantity of exhibits as follows:
“Arrest and prosecution of six hundred (600) suspects for various offenses, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief, and arson.
“Arrest of an additional six (6) suspects linked to the masterminding of the destruction, arson, and looting of the Kano Printing Press (KPP), who are currently undergoing investigation.
“Arrest and transfer of seventy-six (76) suspects flying Russian flags, including a foreigner, to Force Headquarters in Abuja for a discreet investigation on charges of sedition.
“Arrest of forty-one (41) suspects for other major crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and car theft,” he said.
Mr. Dogo pointed out that despite the challenges posed by the protests, “the Command has recorded success in crime prevention, management, and control during the period under review.”
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