Over 300 Suspects in Court Over Kano By-election Violence
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO- The Kano State Police Command on Monday charged to court no fewer than 333 suspected thugs for their alleged roles during last weekend By-election in the state.
Addressing newsmen in Kano, Cp Adamu Ibrahim Bakori said that the suspects are facing prosecution under various electoral offences.
Cp Adamu Ibrahim Bakori revealed that “The charges include: Criminal conspiracy, Disorderly conduct, Possession of offensive weapons, Intimidation”
The Cp further disclosed that other offenses they were been prosecuted also include “Loitering without lawful excuse after voting or being refused to vote, Snatching or destruction of election materials, Improper use of vehicles, Solicitation for votes of another voter on election day, etc.”
Mr. Bakori said “The Kano State Police Command is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that those who seek to undermine our democratic process are held accountable.”
The Commissioner of Police disclosed that Items recovered from the suspects include “One (1) Pump Action Rifle, Five (5) Locally Made Guns,
Long Sticks (Gora): 94, Swords: 16, Cutlasses: 18, Locally Made ‘Barandami’ Weapons: 32, Knives: 18.
Bakori stated that other dangerous weapons recovered from the suspects are Bow: 1,Arrows: 23, Catapults: 7, Stones: 45, Motor Vehicles: 14, Ballot Boxes: 2, Thumb-printed Ballot Papers: 163, and a total Cash totalling Four million and forty-eight thousand naira (N4,048,000.00).
The Cp said “I would like to take this opportunity to commend the combined security agencies for their dedication, commitment, and selfless service during this challenging electoral period. Their professionalism and coordinated efforts were instrumental in containing the violence from spreading further and helped to safeguard the voters, election officials, and the general public.”