The Kano State police command announced the arrest of 392 individuals suspected of looting the NCC Industrial Park during Thursday’s nationwide hunger and hardship protest in Kano State. The suspects were also implicated in the looting of the Kano High Court and other locations.
During a press briefing on Friday, the police spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, stated that a significant number of exhibits were found on the suspects. The newly built NCC park, slated for commissioning next week, was looted and set ablaze by hoodlums during the unrest.
Eyewitnesses reported chaotic scenes at the ICT centre, where protesters were seen carting away desktop computers, chairs, keyboards, and other valuable appliances before setting the facility on fire.
In response to the violence, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf declared a 24-hour curfew on Thursday. “We are deeply concerned by the turn of events and are taking all necessary measures to restore order. I urge all residents to remain indoors as security agencies work to enforce the curfew,” Governor Yusuf said.
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