•Policemen at a riot scene
Tension gripped Rano Local Government Area of Kano State following a violent incident that led to the death of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and one other individual.
According to a press release issued by the Kano State Police Command yesterday, the crisis began on Sunday evening when a motorcycle mechanic identified as Abdullahi Musa was arrested for alleged reckless and dangerous riding. He was believed to be under the influence of intoxicants at the time of his arrest.
The police stated that Musa developed health complications while in custody and was rushed to Rano General Hospital, reports Channels TV.
“He unfortunately passed away on 26th May 2025, at about 06:00 am, while receiving treatment,” said SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Kano Command.
Following news of his death, a group of angry youths reportedly stormed the Rano Police Division, setting parts of the station ablaze and destroying several vehicles.
“The attackers looted and torched sections of the station, burnt two vehicles, destroyed ten others, and seriously injured the DPO,” Kiyawa added.
The DPO, whose name was not disclosed in the statement, was immediately rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that day.
In the aftermath of the violence, police confirmed the arrest of 27 suspects allegedly involved in the attack. Authorities said the situation has now been brought under control.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has ordered a “comprehensive and transparent investigation” into the incident. He also paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, His Highness, Mohammed Isah Umar.
“We are committed to uncovering both the remote and immediate causes of this tragic sequence of events,” CP Bakori stated. “Those responsible, either through direct action or incitement, will face justice.”
The police appealed to residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their own hands.
“Let us allow the investigation to run its full course,” SP Kiyawa urged, while reaffirming the Command’s dedication to public safety.
