The Kaduna State Police Command said its officers arrested 39 suspected hoodlums including the tailor sewing Russian flags during the ongoing protest against hunger.
The spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, ASP Mansir Hassan confirmed the arrest of the miscreants in a statement on Monday.
“The command has successfully detained 39 suspects who exploited the protests. These individuals, seen displaying Russian and Chinese flags, mobilised and engaged in the vandalisation of private and public properties,” Hassan said.
“Among the damaged properties were a Hilux vehicle belonging to KADVS, a Toyota Yaris owned by a journalist, and the KASTLEA office in Zone 6, Zaria, which was set on fire.
“The police, in collaboration with other security agencies, intervened to restore order. During the confrontation, the suspects became hostile and resorted to using stones, catapults, and other weapons.
“The police managed to calm the situation with the minimal use of tear gas. In total, 39 suspects were nabbed at the scene, including a tailor who was sewing the foreign flags for the group.”
According to Hassan, the police recovered 38 Russian flags, one Chinese flag, two catapults with a bag of stones, and various vandalised items.
He said the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police (CP), Audu Dabigi has commended his officers for their professional conduct.
The Kaduna State Police spokesman said CP Dabigi has warned all the residents to adhere to the imposed curfew, assuring that the violators will face arrest and prosecution by the law.
“The CP also appeals to all the citizens to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies during this critical period,” Hassan said.
“The curfew is in place to protect lives and property, and ensure the swift restoration of peace in Kaduna State.”
