The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Division, M.A Bada has been killed and one other individual following a mob attack of the facility, an incident which occurred on May 25, 2025 at about 8:15 p.m. in Rano Local Government Area.
Penpushing reports that mob attack followed the arrest of a motorcycle mechanic, Abdullahi Musa, who was alleged to be riding recklessly under the influence of substances.
The Kano State Police Command Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Kiyawa, in a statement said the Divisional Police Officer was seriously injured in the attack and later died at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
The statement added that in same vein, the suspect was taken into custody and later showed signs of weakness, thereafter rushed to Rano General Hospital, where he died on May 26, 2025 at about 6:00 a.m. while receiving treatment.
‘Following the incident, miscreants reportedly mobilised and attacked the Rano Police Division. Parts of the station and two vehicles were set ablaze, while 10 other vehicles were vandalized. The DPO was seriously injured in the attack and later died at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital’, the statement added.
Penpushing further reports that the police spokesperson disclosed that 27 suspects had been arrested in connection with the violence, explaiing that as at the time of this report normalcy had been restored in the area and that police personnel were on ground to maintain law and order.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Bakori, visited the scene of the incident, and later paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Mohammed Isah Umar (Autan Bawo 19).
Penpushing also reports that Bakori ordered a comprehensive and transparent investigation to determine both the remote and immediate causes of the incident and ensure that those found culpable are brought to justice.
The police command condoled with the family of the deceased police chieftain describing him as a gallant officer, who paid the supreme price in the line of duty, however, urged residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their hands, assuring that justice would be served.
Penpushing reports that the commissioner reiterated the command commitment to maintaining peace and public order, and called on the public to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigations.
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