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Police arrest six over attack on Kano mobile phone market

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Kano State Police Command arrested six suspects following an attack on the Farm Centre mobile phone market.
  • The suspects, identified as 'Yan Daba thugs, allegedly engaged in a violent clash, vandalized an ambulance, and attempted to loot shops.
  • The police commissioner warned against thuggery and assured that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and their sponsors.

The Kano State Police Command has taken decisive action by arresting six suspects allegedly involved in the violent attack on the popular Farm Centre mobile phone market. The incident, which saw suspected 'Yan Daba thugs mobilize for a clash, disrupted normal activities and caused pandemonium among traders and customers.

On April, 27 2026 at about 1320hrs, a distress call was received indicating that suspected ‘Yan Daba thugs had mobilised for a clash. Upon receipt, patrol teams were immediately deployed to the scene.

— Kano State Police Command statementDescribing the initial response to the incident.

Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori confirmed the arrests, detailing how patrol teams were immediately deployed upon receiving a distress call. Officers encountered a violent clash, during which an ambulance was vandalized. Although the thugs were initially confronted, they regrouped and attacked police officers before fleeing to the market, where they attempted to break into shops and loot property. Reinforcements were swiftly mobilized, leading to the dispersal of the thugs and the apprehension of six individuals.

On arrival, officers observed a violent clash between suspected thugs. In the process, an ambulance was vandalised, while attempts were made to attack other places.

— Kano State Police Command statementDetailing the observed violence and vandalism.

CP Bakori issued a stern warning against any form of thuggery and disturbance of public peace in Kano State, advising parents and guardians to caution their wards. He commended the gallantry, restraint, and professionalism of the officers involved in restoring calm and normalcy. Investigations are continuing to identify and apprehend any other individuals involved, as well as their potential sponsors, ensuring that those who foment trouble face legal consequences.

The thugs were promptly confronted by the police. However, they later regrouped and attacked police officers with dangerous weapons and stones. The attack was professionally repelled by the operatives. The hoodlums then fled to Farm Centre Market, where they attempted to break into shops and loot property.

— Kano State Police Command statementExplaining the escalation and the thugs' movement to the market.
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