Kano security corps arrests two over vandalism

The Kano State Security Neighbourhood Watch Corps has apprehended two individuals for allegedly removing metal fences guarding Kofar Nasarawa Bridge in Kano Municipal, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The suspects, Abba Aminu, 30, and Yusha’u Nasiru, 26, were apprehended early Tuesday morning, October 13, during a security operation conducted by the Corps' Kano Municipal Command.

Speaking to the media, the Deputy Commander General, Major Adamu Abubakar (rtd.), emphasized the importance of safeguarding public assets, describing it as a crucial responsibility for the security force. In a press release, the Corps' Director of Public Enlightenment, Yusuf Abubakar Ibrahim, affirmed that the agency remains committed to combating vandalism, theft, and other transgressions that endanger public safety and government infrastructure.

He underscored that the loss or damage of public facilities can lead to additional expenses for the government and threaten the well-being of residents relying on such infrastructure. Abubakar urged residents to collaborate with security agencies by providing accurate information about any suspicious activities in their communities, stressing that public cooperation is vital to preventing crime.