61 suspected political thugs were apprehended in the state on Wednesday, according to the Kano State Police Command.
According to SP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the suspects were apprehended as part of the command’s effort to rid Kano of all forms of criminal activity during political campaigns.
The arrests, according to the police spokesman, took place on Wednesday, hours after the state’s massive presidential campaign rally for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to him, the arrests were made in response to a directive issued by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, who had previously declared war on political thugs in order to ensure a peaceful election process in the coming months.
“The suspects were arrested on January 4 during political campaign clearance operations conducted during a political activity at Sani Abacha Stadium Kano,” according to Kiyawa’s statement.
Items recovered from the suspects include 33 knives, eight cutlasses, four scissors, a parcel, and 117 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, according to a police spokesman.
He also mentioned three bottles of Suck and Die, 500 Exol Tablets, and a slew of charms.
“All suspects will face charges,” he added.
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