The police in Kano State, North-West Nigeria, have confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Local Government Area, following an attack on the division by angry youths.
According to the Kano State Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the incident occurred when one Abdullahi Musa was taken into custody and later showed signs of weakness.
He stated that following the incident, some miscreants mobilized and launched an attack on the Rano Police Division, looting the facility, setting parts of it and two vehicles ablaze, and destroying ten other vehicles.
The Divisional Police Officer was seriously injured during the attack and later succumbed to his injuries.
SP Abdullahi Kiyawa further noted that 27 suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and urged residents to remain calm as investigations continue.
“The Kano State Police Command is aware of an unfortunate incident that occurred on 25th May 2025, at about 08:15pm, in Rano Local Government Area, where based on public outcry and complaints, a motorcycle mechanic, one Abdullahi Musa, suspected to be under the influence of substances, was arrested and detained for reckless and dangerous riding.
“The suspect was taken into custody and later showed signs of weakness, prompting his being rushed to Rano General Hospital, where he unfortunately passed away on 26th May 2025, at about 06:00am, while receiving treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, after visiting the scene and paying a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, His Highness, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Isah Umar (Autan Bawo 19), ordered a comprehensive and transparent investigation to identify the remote and immediate causes of the incidents and bring those responsible for any wrongdoing to justice.
“The Command while commiserating with the family of the deceased DPO that paid the supreme price in active service, appeals to residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their hands, allowing the investigation to progress uninterrupted,” Kiyawa said.
Kiyawa assured the Command’s commitment to maintaining peace and public order in the state, urging residents to cooperate with the police.