The Kano State Police Command has officially confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Rano Local Government Area following violent unrest sparked by the death of a local youth in police custody.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, the late DPO succumbed to injuries sustained when irate youths attacked the Rano Police Division. Haruna also confirmed the death of one Abdullahi Musa, a motorcycle mechanic who had earlier been taken into custody.
According to Haruna, “The Kano State Police Command is aware of an unfortunate incident that occurred on 25th May 2025, at about 08:15pm, in Rano Local Government Area, where, based on public outcry and complaints, a motorcycle mechanic, one Abdullahi Musa, suspected to be under the influence of substances, was arrested and detained for reckless and dangerous riding.”
Haruna continued, “The suspect was taken into custody and later showed signs of weakness, prompting his being rushed to Rano General Hospital, where he unfortunately passed away on 26th May 2025, at about 06:00am, while receiving treatment.”
In the aftermath of Musa’s death, tension escalated in the area. “Following the incident, some miscreants mobilised and attacked the Rano Police Division, looting and setting parts of it and two vehicles ablaze, destroying ten (10) other vehicles and seriously injuring the Divisional Police Officer,” Haruna stated.
He added that the injured DPO was immediately transported to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he later died during treatment.
“So far, twenty-seven (27) suspects have been arrested in connection with the incidents. The situation has been brought under control, and normalcy has been restored,” Haruna assured.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, visited the scene and paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, His Highness, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Isah Umar (Autan Bawo 19).
During the visit, Bakori “ordered a comprehensive and transparent investigation to identify the remote and immediate causes of the incidents and bring those responsible for any wrongdoing to justice.”
The Command expressed deep sorrow over the DPO’s death, saying, “the Command, while commiserating with the family of the deceased DPO that paid the supreme price in active service, appeals to residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their hands, allowing the investigation to progress uninterrupted.”
