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The Katsina State Police Command reported the arrest of more than fifty suspects linked to the looting and destruction of government and public properties during the #EndBadGovernanceProtest held in the state.
Naija News reports that Nigerians stormed major streets on Thursday to protest the economic hardship and food scarcity.
In a statement, Police Spokesman ASP Abubakar Sadiq emphasized that efforts are ongoing to capture individuals involved in the looting of both private and public properties.
The statement urged parents and guardians to advise their children and wards against engaging in illegal activities such as violent protests, vandalism, and looting.
The police also appealed to the youths to exercise restraint and resist being manipulated into committing acts of violence.
The statement highlighted that the police command, in coordination with other security agencies, will conduct regular patrols to enforce the curfew imposed across the state. It warned that anyone violating the curfew would face strict consequences.
The public was asked to cooperate with security forces and remain indoors during curfew hours. The statement called for collective efforts to maintain peace and order in the state.
Due to security concerns arising from the protests turning violent in certain areas, the Katsina State Police Command has begun enforcing a 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma Local Government Area (LGA) and a 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. curfew in the remaining LGAs. These measures aim to ensure public safety, prevent further violence, and maintain law and order.
The statement also addressed circulating rumors, denying that police used live ammunition on protesters, which allegedly resulted in fatalities.
It reassured the public that officers acted with restraint and professionalism, and there were no reports of casualties due to police actions at the time of reporting.
“Let’s work together to maintain peace and order in our state.
“Due to the current security concerns in light of the nationwide protests turning violent in some parts of the state, the Katsina State Police Command commenced enforcement of the Katsina State Government imposed 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma Local Government Area (LGA) and a 7:00 pm to 7:00 am curfew in the rest of the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state, effective immediately.
“The 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma LGA is necessary to ensure public safety and prevent further escalation of violence, vandalism, and looting of public and private properties, while the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew in the rest of the state is aimed at preventing nocturnal criminal activities and maintaining law and order throughout the state.
“Additionally, we wish to debunk the circulating rumors and misinformation that police personnel shot live ammo at protesters, resulting in loss of lives.
“We assure the members of the public that our officers exercised the maximum level of restraint and professionalism in handling the violent protesters.
“There is no record of any fatalities resulting from police actions as of the time of these reports,” the statement partly read.
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