The Kano State Police Command has detained three individuals who sought to instigate disorder as pharmaceutical dealers moved their goods to the new market in Kano Economic City.
Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Gumel, revealed on Sunday that the suspects were apprehended following the closure of Mai-Karami Plaza in Kano.
Mr. Gumel clarified that the incident transpired during the relocation of traders to their new market at Kano Economic City, Dangwauro, on the city’s outskirts. Hoodlums attempted to cause disturbance, but police promptly intervened, thwarting their efforts.
The suspects aimed to disrupt the process and unlawfully access shops at the plaza.
The commissioner said the suspects were now in police custody, adding that he had directed “a full security coverage of the plaza”.
He said additional police personnel had been deployed to provide the required security coverage during the ongoing transportation of goods to the new market.