The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the arrest of 39 suspects who exploited the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest to vandalise properties and display Russian and Chinese flags.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, ASP, who announced this, said the suspects, who became hostile and used stones and catapults, were apprehended by the police and other security agencies.
Among the arrested is an alleged tailor who was sewing foreign flags for the group, adding that items recovered include, 38 Russian flags, one Chinese flag, two catapults with a bag of stones and some vandalised items
He quoted the State Commissioner of Police, Audu Ali Dabigi to have commended his officers and warned residents to adhere to the imposed curfew, stating that violators would face arrest and prosecution.
The police spokesman then appealed for citizen cooperation during the critical period, emphasising that the curfew was in place to protect lives and property and restore peace in the state.
He said, “Kaduna State Police Command Arrests 39 Suspects, Including Tailor Producing Russian Flags, During #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest
The Kaduna State Police Command has successfully apprehended 39 suspects who exploited the.#EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest.
“These individuals, seen displaying Russian and Chinese flags, mobilised 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. The police managed to calm the situation with the minimal use of tear gas.”
He added, “In total, 39 suspects were arrested 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 vandalised 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.
“He assured that Violators will face arrest and prosecution in accordance with the law.
“The CP also appeals to all citizens to cooperate with the Police and other Security Agencies during this critical period. The curfew is in place to protect lives and property, and ensure the swift restoration of peace in Kaduna State.”