The Kano state police command has confirmed the arrest of 950 suspected political thugs just days to the rescheduled presidential and National Assembly elections.
Wakili Mohammed, the state Police Commissioner, confirmed the arrest and figure when members of the Kano Election Peace Committee paid him a visit in his office on Tuesday.
Mohammed said the command had nabbed no fewer than 950 suspected political thugs, who are locally called ‘Yan Daba’, for allegedly attacking innocent within the last nine days. They were arrested with dangerous weapons and under the influence of hard drugs.
He continued saying at least 750 of those arrested have been remanded in various prisons pending the completion of their trial by the courts.
“We are consistently raiding black spots and once you are arrested and confirmed to be a ‘Dan Daba’, nobody will bail you,” Mohammed said
“The police force is not a political party and if it were a political party, then it is my political party. I agree with what you stand for that is peace. You have my total and unwavering support, because what you stand for is the bedrock of socio-economic development of any society.
“The issue of drugs needs a serious approach. We will not leave any stone unturned to ensure that the state is rid of criminals and any form of criminality.”.
