The Kano State Police Command successfully intervened in a violent gang clash on Monday, preventing the looting of local businesses and arresting six suspects in the Gyadi-Gyadi area.
The Incident
The chaos began around 1:20 p.m. when rival “Yan Daba” groups engaged in a violent confrontation. According to State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the hoodlums vandalized an ambulance during the initial fray and eventually turned their aggression toward responding officers, attacking them with stones and dangerous weapons.
Escalation and Response
After being repelled by police operatives, the suspects retreated towards the Farm Centre Market, where they attempted to break into shops and loot merchandise.
However, rapid police reinforcements arrived to secure the market and disperse the mob.
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”The attack was professionally repelled by the operatives… The thugs were further dispersed and six suspects were arrested,” CSP Kiyawa confirmed, noting that normalcy has since returned to the district.
Police Warning
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, lauded his officers for their gallantry and restraint. He issued a stern warning to those intending to disrupt the peace:
Zero Tolerance: The Command will not tolerate thuggery or public disturbances.
Parental Responsibility: Parents are urged to caution their wards, as the police intend to prosecute anyone caught fomenting trouble.
Ongoing Investigation: Efforts are currently underway to track down fleeing suspects and identify the primary instigators behind the clash.
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