Political thugs arrested by security operatives in Bagwai LG during the ongoing by-election into Shanono/Bagwai State Constituency in Kano State.
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 288 individuals suspected of attempting to incite violence during the ongoing by-election into Shanono/Bagwai State Constituency in Kano State.
this was made known by the the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Kano, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on his verified Facebook account.
He said the suspects were apprehended in possession of weapons and are currently under investigation.
The police spokesperson stated that the arrests were part of a broader operation to prevent any breakdown of law and order during the election.
He emphasized that the command remains committed to maintaining peace and protecting the integrity of the electoral process.