Dogo, who disclosed this on Monday, while parading the suspects, claimed they were found with 25 Russian flags and their arrest had been linked to a case of sedition.
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Salma Dogo, has said that 76 suspects were arrested in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protest for allegedly flying Russian flags.
Dogo, who disclosed this on Monday, while parading the suspects, claimed they were found with 25 Russian flags and their arrest had been linked to a case of sedition.
Additionally, the police commissioner claimed that 600 suspects were arrested for various offenses, ranging from criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, arson during protests, theft, riot and other.
The police said 150 of the suspects were arrested for violating curfew, and six were arrested for masterminding destruction and looting at the Kano State Printing Press.
“We have also arrested 76 suspects flying Russian flags, including a foreigner who is a tailor, and recovered two AK-47 rifles and other substantial properties."
The commissioner, who disclosed that the suspects were arrested across the state, however, noted that two were arrested for kidnapping, five for armed robbery, while eight were arrested for car theft.
He said that one Beretta pistol was recovered from the suspects.
He said, “Despite the challenges posed by the recent protest, it is important to highlight some of the achievements recorded by the police command in crime prevention, management, and control within the period under review.
“The command has remained resolute and steadfast in its duty to protect the lives and properties of all residents in Kano State.
“Through proactive policing strategies and community engagement, we have successfully achieved significant successes within the period under review, including the arrest of two suspected kidnappers, five suspected armed robbers, and eight suspected car thieves.
“Others include two human trafficking suspects, 23 suspected ‘Yan Daba’ (local gangs), one notorious drug dealer, and 13 trafficking victims.”
The suspects, the commissioner noted, would be charged to court after investigations had been concluded.