The Kano state police command has arrested 41 suspects in connection with the killing of Rano Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Baba Ali, a Chief Suprintendant of Police (CSP).
Spokesperson of the command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
Ali was killed on Sunday after hoodlums attacked Rano police station and set some parts of it ablaze, alongside two vehicles.
The attack followed the death of one Abdullahi Musa, a motorcycle mechanic, who was arrested on Sunday evening after several complaints from the public alleging that he was always riding around on his motorcycle recklessly, constituting public nuisance and threatening public safety.
He was subsequently arrested by the police, however, while in custody, Musa became weak and was rushed to Rano General Hospital, where he died the following morning.
Kiyawa described the killing of the police officer as a “grave attack on the fabric of society” and vowed to ensure justice is served.
The statement said, the Kano state police commissioner, Ibrahim Bakori, has assured residents of the command’s commitment to ensuring that all those involved in the incident are arrested and prosecuted.
The statement said, “The police are working tirelessly to ensure that no stone is left unturned in apprehending all those involved in this dastardly act.
The statement commended members of the public for their cooperation and condolences and urged residents to remain calm and continue to support the police in ongoing investigation.
“The command honours the memory of CSP Baba Ali and commends the bravery of officers and men who risk their lives daily to keep our state safe”, the statement added.
The statement further reiterated the command’s resolve to maintain law and order across the state and called on citizens to stand united against threats to peace and security.
