FROM RAHILA ABDULLAHI, KADUNA
Kaduna State Police Command had said it arrested 39 suspects including the tailor producing Russian flags during the “End Bad Governance,” Protest.
This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s public relations officer, ASP Mansir Hassan and made available to newsmen in Kaduna yesterday.
According to the statement, these individuals were seen displaying Russian and Chinese flags, mobilized and engaged in the vandalization of private and public properties. Among the damaged properties were a Hilux vehicle belonging to KADVS, a Toyota Yaris owned by a journalist, and the KASTLEA office in Zone 6, Zaria, which was set on fire.
“The police, in collaboration with other security agencies, intervened to restore order. During the confrontation, the suspects became hostile and resorted to using stones, catapults, and other weapons, however, the police managed to calm the situation with the minimal use of tear gas.”
Explaining further in the statement, 39 suspects were arrested in total at the scene, including a tailor who was sewing the foreign flags for the group. The police recovered 38 Russian flags, one Chinese flag, two catapults with a bag of stones, and various vandalized items.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Ali Dabigi, psc, while commending his officers, issued a stern warning to all residents to adhere to the imposed curfew.
While assuring that violators will face arrest and prosecution in accordance with the law,
The CP also appealed to all citizens to cooperate with the Police and other Security Agencies during this critical period, saying that the curfew is in place to protect lives and property, and ensure the swift restoration of peace in Kaduna State.
