Kano Police Arrest Nine Over Mob Attack On Station

The Kano State Police Command has arrested nine suspects in connection with a mob attack on the Garko Police Division.

The attack followed the arrest of three men linked to an alleged culpable homicide case.

In a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the incident occurred on September 5, 2025, when officers from the Wudil Area Command brought the three homicide suspects to the Garko Police Division for questioning.

An irate mob, armed with sticks and stones, stormed the Division to protest the death of the victim and attempted to lynch the suspects.

“The mob action resulted in significant property damage, including the burning of a divisional patrol vehicle, destruction of three vehicles belonging to Hisbah and Garko Local Government Council, and the breaking of windows of the Police Divisional building,” the statement read.

Three police officers sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to Wudil Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment and recovering.

Tragedy struck when a burning tyre exploded, hitting one of the attackers and causing his death, while three others were injured.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, swiftly launched containment operations and engaged local stakeholders to restore calm and order in the community.

Confirming the arrest of nine suspects, Kiyawa stated that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other individuals involved.

The statement also quoted CP Bakori cautioning the public against taking the law into their own hands. “Taking the law into your hands undermines the rule of law and disrupts public peace. Citizens are advised to always channel grievances or concerns to the appropriate authorities rather than resorting to violence,” he said.

The Commissioner guaranteed residents of Kano State that the Command remains fully committed to protecting lives and property, preserving peace, and delivering justice in all matters.