Six arrested after attack on Kano phone market
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TLDR
- Six suspects have been arrested in Kano, Nigeria, following an attack on the Farm Centre mobile phone market.
- The suspects, described as "'Yan Daba' thugs," engaged in a violent clash, vandalized an ambulance, and attempted to loot shops.
- Police responded swiftly, repelling the attack and restoring normalcy, with investigations ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and their sponsors.
The Kano State Police Command has taken decisive action, arresting six individuals in connection with the violent attack on the bustling Farm Centre mobile phone market. The incident, which occurred on Monday, saw a group of suspected thugs, known locally as 'Yan Daba,' descend upon the market, causing panic and disruption.
On April 27, 2026, at about 13:20 hours, 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.
According to reports, the thugs engaged in a violent confrontation, even vandalizing an ambulance in the process. Their attempts to break into shops and loot property were met with a swift and professional response from the police. Reinforcements were quickly deployed, leading to the dispersal of the attackers and the apprehension of six suspects.
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.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori has issued a stern warning, emphasizing the command's zero-tolerance policy towards thuggery and any acts that disturb public peace. Parents and guardians are urged to caution their wards, as anyone found engaging in such disruptive activities will face arrest and prosecution. The police commend the gallantry and restraint shown by the officers involved in repelling the attack, which successfully prevented further breakdown of law and order and minimized potential property loss.
Calm and normalcy have since been restored to the affected areas.
Investigations are actively underway to identify and apprehend any other individuals involved in the incident, as well as to uncover potential sponsors behind the clash. The police are committed to ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice and that Kano remains a secure environment for its residents and businesses.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, sternly warns that the command will not tolerate any form of thuggery, ‘Yan Daba’ activities, or disturbance of public peace in Kano State.
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