By Uzair Adam
A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Baba Ali and one other individual have lost their lives following a violent disturbance in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Kano State Police Command on Monday and signed by its spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
According to the statement, the unrest began on the evening of Sunday, May 25, after a motorcycle mechanic, Abdullahi Musa, was arrested over allegations of reckless and dangerous riding.
He was suspected to be under the influence of substances and was detained at the Rano Police Division.
Police said the suspect later showed signs of weakness and was taken to the Rano General Hospital, where he died the following morning, May 26, while receiving treatment.In reaction to his death, the Command stated that a group of miscreants attacked the Rano Police Division, looting and setting parts of the building and two vehicles on fire.
Ten additional vehicles were also destroyed during the chaos.
Ali, who was critically injured in the attack, was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital but died while receiving treatment.
Police confirmed the arrest of 27 suspects linked to the violence, adding that normalcy has been restored in the area.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, PhD, visited the scene and also paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, His Highness, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Isah Umar (Autan Bawo 19).
He ordered a thorough and transparent investigation to uncover the causes of the incident and ensure justice is done.
While condoling with the family of the late DPO, the Command urged residents to remain calm and not resort to self-help, assuring the public of its commitment to peace and order throughout the state.