One of the burnt vehicles at the police station in Rano Division, Kano State
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano –
Youths in Kano State have attacked a police station and murdered the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano division over the death of a detainee.
The incident occurred on May 25 in Rano Local Government Area.
The Kano State Police Command spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday in. Kano.
SP Kiyawa said the detainee, Abdullahi Musa, a motorcycle mechanic, was arrested for reckless riding under the influence of substances.
“He later showed signs of weakness while in custody and was rushed to Rano General Hospital, where he died on May 26 at about 6:00 a.m. while receiving treatment.
“Following the incident, miscreants reportedly mobilised and attacked the Rano Police Division. Parts of the station and two vehicles were set ablaze, while 10 other vehicles were vandalised”
“The DPO was seriously injured in the attack and later died at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital,” the statement added.
The command said 27 suspects had been arrested in connection with the violence.
It stated that normalcy had been restored in the area and that police personnel were on ground to maintain law and order.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Bakori, who visited the scene of the incident, also paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Mohammed Isah Umar (Autan Bawo 19).
He ordered a comprehensive and transparent investigation to determine both the remote and immediate causes of the incident and ensure that those found culpable are brought to justice.
The police command condoled with the family of the deceased DPO, describing him as a gallant officer, who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
The command urged residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their hands, assuring that justice would be served.
It also reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and public order, and called on the public to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigations
