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Police Report Property Owners Hospitalized After Looting During Protests
The Kano State Police have confirmed that several property owners, whose assets were looted and vandalized during the first day of the EndBadGovernance protest, are currently receiving medical treatment.
During a news conference on Friday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, stated that some businessmen fainted upon learning about the damage to their properties.
Haruna said, “The owners of property looted and vandalized by some hoodlums during the first day of the Hunger protest are in the hospital because of shock.”
The police also reported that the number of arrests related to the protests has risen to 326 and urged the public to avoid spreading false information, especially on social media.
“The Command wishes to clarify the recent deliberate false and mischievous news circulating on social media platforms concerning the photos of suspects and exhibits involved in the destruction and looting of public and private properties under the guise of the planned #EndBadGovernance Nationwide Protest,” Haruna said. “Contrary to the misleading unverified social media reports, the images are linked to the current incidents and have no relation with any incident in the year 2011.”
He continued, “The same suspects involved in the alleged looting and vandalizing, who were arrested and paraded by the Police Command on 01/08/2024, are here before the press today, 02/08/2024, for clarity.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, has directed the Anti-Cyber Crime Unit to investigate and prosecute those responsible for spreading fake news. The CP warned against the dissemination of fake news and hate speech, which can incite violence and affect the state’s overall security.
“In the aftermath of the 1st August 2024 Nationwide protest, a total of 326 suspects were arrested with a large quantity of exhibits recovered. All the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution,” Haruna said. The CP commended the state government for promptly imposing a 24-hour curfew.
Additionally, the CP urged parents, guardians, and law-abiding citizens to return any looted properties to the nearest police station voluntarily.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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