Longtong Ibrahim
The Kano State Police Command said it has identified six suspects from video clips chanting provocative slogans against the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who were present at the ceremony of re-opening of Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital on Sunday.
It was made Known during a visit by the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammed Gumel on Monday while responding to questions from Newsmen of the Correspondent Chapel and the State Nigerian Union of Journalists.
The Police Commissioner identified them by names of the suspects as Sulaiman Dangombe, Faruku Kanin Ganda, Sadiq Orumus, Danfari, Danbaki, and Pati Paro popularly known as Chairman.
CP Gumel, however, urged the suspects to report themselves to Police alongside their sponsors.
The C.P described such acts as disrespectful especially to the traditions in the North where traditional institutions are referred to as sacred.
According to him, ” those groups of people were first not invited to the event, they were intruders who came on their own, perhaps being sponsored from a particular interest group to cause a disruption of the event. Six have been identified.
“We are still analyzing the video footage, other people seen chanting will definitely be arrested and prosecuted.
“If there is any information about their sponsors or anyone responsible for this will also be prosecuted.”
The Commissioner further said on his assumption to office on 2nd May, 2023, as the 45th commissioner of Kano Police Command, daily cases of fatalities and mayhem caused as a result of kidnapping, phone snatching, arm robbery amongst other crimes and criminality have reduced.
He said, in his 100 days in office, the
Command has successfully arrested over 1000 suspected criminals who have been investigated and are behind bars awaiting trial.
The CP revealed that 100 thugs have surrendered with their weapons while the two wanted thugs with N100, 000 bounty have been placed on them are out of the State on the run, but the Police are making all efforts to track them down.
He also added that various recoveries have been recorded of which includes; 371 pieces of Rubber Solutions, 1117 Sharp Knives, 46 cutlasses and 36 other Sharp Irons, 117 ATM Cards, One Beretta Pistol, one Anti-Riot Gunner, Two Double Barrel Guns, One Makarov Pistol, 13 Locally Made Guns and Five Toy Guns.
Others are 33 Live Ammunition and Sixteen (16) Cartridges, 11 Motor Vehicles, Seven Tricycles, Nine Motorcycles, 82 Mobile Phones, Four POS Machines, Eight Laptop Computers, 15 Cattles, 25 Sheep, 659 Parcels and 1063 Wraps of Dried Leaves Suspected to be Indian Hemp among many recoveries.
He however thanked members of the Union for being part of their successes.
“As the fourth estate of the realm, you have been part of our successes in the current situation resulting from our collective efforts towards ensuring that peace and stability in Kano State are sustained.
Hence, this visit is necessary to thank and appreciate you for the understanding, continuous support and cooperation we are receiving from you. God willing, we will continue to be matching our words with actions.”
Earlier in his welcome address, Chairman
of the Correspondent Chapel, Aminu Garko, thanked the Commissioner for coming to the Chapel, commending his method of policing which has gone a long way in reducing crimes in the State.
He also assured the CP of the Union’s support and cooperation to give the command the necessary coverage.
