#EndBadGovernance Protest: Police Plan Sedition Charges and Transfer 76 Suspects Flying Russian Flags To Abuja

In order to conduct a covert investigation into allegations of sedition, the Kano State Police Command has moved 76 suspects, including a foreign national, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

According to reports, the suspects were taken into custody for flying Russian flags during the most recent statewide hunger strikes.

Some sections of the North had witnessed violent protests.

Salman Garba, the commissioner of police for Kano State, gave updates to the media on Monday regarding the ongoing inquiries and arrests related to the unrest.

“The Kano Command worked diligently and professionally towards addressing the aftermath of these events, in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to all commands and formations,” Garba stated. “A significant amount of exhibits was recovered, and 873 suspects were arrested as a result of these efforts.”

According to Garba, the 76 suspects who were detained for flying Russian flags during the demonstrations have been moved to Abuja in order to conduct more inquiries.

He said, “We have also moved a foreign national who was one of the suspects to Force Headquarters for a covert investigation on allegations of sedition.”

The commissioner also disclosed that 150 people have been detained and are facing charges for going against the curfew that the Kano State government enforced during the demonstrations.

In addition, six people were detained on suspicion of being involved in the looting, arson, and destruction of the Kano Printing Press.

“600 suspects are being prosecuted for a variety of offenses, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief, and arson, in addition to these arrests,” Garba continued. He added that significant quantities of plundered goods, including two AK-47 weapons, had been found by the police from the accused.

Garba emphasized the accomplishments of the Kano State Police Command in terms of crime prevention and control, notwithstanding the difficulties brought about by the recent protests.

“We have successfully accomplished remarkable results within the time under review with the arrest of two suspected kidnappers, five suspected armed robbers, and eight suspected auto thieves,” he said, citing proactive policing techniques and community participation.

In a related event, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf declared on Monday that the state’s curfew would be suspended indefinitely in response to the violence that occurred during the #EndbadGovernance protests.

Halilu Baba Dantiye, the state commissioner for information, revealed the ban and said it was decided after evaluating the state’s security conditions.

Following the violent protests that caused looting and damage to both public and private buildings throughout Kano, the curfew was imposed.