By Adadareporters
A number of 76 suspects, including a foreign national, arrested during the August 1-10 #EndBagGovernance protests in some parts of Nigeria have been transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition.
This was disclosed by the Kano State Police Command. According to the state commissioner of police, CP Salman Garba, the decision was in tune with the directive of the inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
The suspects were arrested for flying Russian flags during the recent nationwide hunger protests, he said.
He added, “In line with the directives of IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to all commands and formations, the Kano Command worked diligently and professionally towards addressing the aftermath of these events.
“These efforts resulted in the arrest of 873 suspects and the recovery of a large quantity of exhibits. We have also transferred a foreigner, who was among the suspects, to the Force Headquarters for discreet investigation on charges of sedition.
“150 individuals also arrested are being prosecuted for violating the curfew imposed by the Kano State government during the protests. Six suspects were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the destruction, arson, and looting of the Kano Printing Press.
“In addition to these arrests, 600 suspects are facing prosecution for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief, and arson.”
Garba said the police recovered substantial amounts of looted property, including two AK-47 rifles, from some suspects.
