KANO — At least one person has been confirmed dead and several others injured after a violent mob attacked the Garko Police Division in Kano State on Friday, September 5, 2025.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Kano State Police Command, the unrest was triggered by the death of a Wudil resident, allegedly killed by three suspects who had earlier been arrested and brought to the Garko Division for interrogation.
The statement explained that as officers were questioning the suspects, a crowd of angry youths, armed with sticks and stones, stormed the station demanding justice. The mob attempted to lynch the suspects, disrupting police operations and destroying property.
The attack led to the burning of a divisional patrol vehicle, the destruction of three vehicles belonging to Hisbah and Garko Local Government Council, and damage to windows at the police divisional headquarters.
“Three police personnel sustained injuries and were rushed to Wudil Hospital, where they are responding to treatment,” the Command’s spokesman confirmed.
Tragically, during the chaos, a burning tyre exploded and struck one of the rioters, killing him instantly, while three others sustained injuries.
The Commissioner of Police swiftly deployed containment measures and engaged local stakeholders to restore calm and order in the area.
Meanwhile, nine suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack, with investigations underway to track down others involved.
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