A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at the Rano Divisional Headquarters in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State was beaten to death by a mob.
The DPO, identified as M.A. Baba, was attacked after an angry crowd stormed the police station, accusing him of arresting and torturing a suspect to death.
That enraged residents of the Rano community invaded the police station, setting it ablaze and beating the DPO. He later died from his injuries in the hospital.
During the unrest, several Vehicles were torched and others vandalised in the violent confrontation between local youths and police officers.
“He was accused of arresting someone and torturing him, which led to his death.”
“The people of the community retaliated by invading the police station, setting it ablaze, and beating up the DPO. The DPO died after he was taken to the hospital.”
State police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, on Monday, carried out an on-the-spot assessment of the damage at the Rano Divisional Police Headquarters.
Kiyawa said Bakori visited the police headquarters in the company of Rano LGA Chairman, Hon. Mallam Mohammed Naziru Ya’u.
In a subsequent statement, police spokesperson Kiyawa confirmed the deaths of the Divisional Police Officer and one other individual. He explained that the suspect, whom DPO Baba was accused of torturing, showed signs of weakness while in custody and was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
He said, “The Kano State Police Command is aware of an unfortunate incident that occurred on 25th May 2025, at about 08:15 pm, in Rano Local Government Area, where based on public outcry and complaints, a motorcycle mechanic, one Abdullahi Musa, ‘m’, suspected to be under the influence of substances, was arrested and detained for reckless and dangerous riding.
“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.
“Following the incident, some miscreants mobilised and attacked the Rano Police Division, looting, setting parts of it and two vehicles ablaze, destroying ten (10) other vehicles and seriously injuring the Divisional Police Officer.
“The DPO was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he later died while receiving treatment. Twenty (27) suspects have been arrested in connection with the incidents. The situation has been brought under control, and normalcy has been restored.
“The Commissioner of police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, PhD after visiting the scene and paying condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, His Highness, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Isah Umar (Autan Bawo 19), 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, 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.
“The Command assures the public of its commitment to maintaining peace and public order in the State and urges everyone to cooperate with the authorities during this investigation.”
