Kano Protesters Burne Police Station, kill DPO after detainee’s death in Custody

Kano Protesters Burne Police Station, kill DPO after detainee’s death in Custody The Divisional Officer of Rano Police State in Kano has died after he was attacked by a group of youths who were protesting the death of a motorcyclist in police custody.The protesting youths reportedly set the police station ablaze destroying several vehicles, Kano State Police Command said in a statement on Monday according to the statement signed by SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the spokesperson of the Command, the crises began on Sunday evening when a motorcycle mechanic suspected to be drunk, identified as Abdullahi Musa was arrested for alleged reckless and dangerous riding.However, according to the statement, Musa developed health complications while in custody and was rushed to Rano General Hospital where he passed away on 26th May 2025, at about 06:00 am, while receiving treatment.However, a group of angry youths reportedly stormed the Rano Police Division, setting parts of the station ablaze and destroying several vehicles as the news of his death spreads.“The attackers looted and torched sections of the station, burnt two vehicles, destroyed ten others, and seriously injured the DPO,” Kiyawa added.The DPO was immediately rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that day.Meanwhile Police said 27 suspected who were part of those who attacked and burnt part of the Rano Divisional Police station have been arrested.Mr Ibrahim Bakori, the Commissioner of Police in Kano, confirmed the development: