Tension erupted in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State today, Monday, following the death of a young man, Abdullahi Musa, in police custody during interrogation.
Abdullahi, who was accused of a traffic offence, was arrested yesterday. His death while in custody sparked outrage among residents, particularly the youth.
What began as a peaceful protest quickly turned violent, as demonstrators set the Rano Divisional Police Headquarters ablaze in response to Abdullahi’s death.
Eyewitnesses reported that the situation escalated when police allegedly opened fire on the protesters, injuring two young men in the process.
“We were protesting peacefully. We only wanted answers for what happened to Abdullahi Musa. But they started shooting at us,” said one of the protesters who spoke to CITAD Radio under anonymity for fear of reprisal.
The injured youths, identified as Hassan Salisu Hassan and Muhammad Ibrahim, are currently receiving treatment at Rano General Hospital, according to residents.
A resident of Rano, Malam Yusuf Auwalu, told CITAD Radio: “It’s a sad day for our community. Abdullahi Musa was not a criminal. He was arrested, and now he is dead. We want justice.”
Kano police spokesman Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed the incident. He said, “Incidents in Rano — thorough investigation will be conducted by the Grace of God.”
Details shortly…
CITAD Radio
