{"id":164767,"date":"2025-05-29T10:03:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/police-arrest-11-suspected-thugs-in-kano"},"modified":"2025-05-29T11:25:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T10:25:19","slug":"police-arrest-11-suspected-thugs-in-kano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/police-arrest-11-suspected-thugs-in-kano","title":{"rendered":"Police arrest 11 suspected thugs in Kano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kano State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with a thuggery incident in Medile Quarters.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in this press statement signed by the spokesman of Kano State police command, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, issued .<\/p>\n<p>He said the suspects, armed with dangerous weapons, invaded the area, attacked and inflicted injuries on innocent citizens, and robbed them of their belongings.<\/p>\n<p>He said prompt action by the police led to the arrest of the suspects, who are currently undergoing investigation and upon completion of the investigation, they will be charged to court for prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori reiterated the Command\u2019s commitment to maintaining peace and order in the state.<\/p>\n<p>He warned that all forms of thuggery will be dealt with decisively, and those found culpable will face the full wrath of the law.<\/p>\n<p>The Command urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Kano State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with a thuggery incident in Medile Quarters. This was contained in this press statement signed by the spokesman of Kano State police command, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, issued . 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