Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has strongly condemned the brutal mob killing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Division in Kano State, describing the incident as a heinous crime that must not go unpunished.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Sani expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of the officer, who was attacked and killed while performing his lawful duties.
“I briefly watched the video of the brutal murder of the DPO of Rano Police Station in Kano State by a mob. They tortured and butchered the police officer to death for performing his duty. He was said to have left behind a wife and four children. That despicable crime must not go unpunished. The perpetrators in that footage must all be brought to book. May his soul rest in peace,” Sani wrote.
The incident occurred on May 25 in Rano Local Government Area after police arrested a motorcycle mechanic, Abdullahi Musa, who was reportedly riding recklessly under the influence of substances. According to the Kano State Police Command, Musa became weak while in custody and was rushed to Rano General Hospital, where he later died.
News of his death sparked violent protests in the area. A mob attacked the Rano Police Division, setting parts of the station and two vehicles on fire, while vandalising 10 others. During the chaos, the DPO sustained critical injuries and was later confirmed dead at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.
In a press statement on Monday, Kano State Police Command spokesperson Abdullahi Kiyawa confirmed that 27 suspects have been arrested in connection with the violence.
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Bakori, visited the scene of the attack and assured the public of a thorough investigation, promising that all those responsible would be brought to justice.
The police command described the late DPO as a gallant officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. It also urged residents to remain calm and support the ongoing investigation, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining peace, law, and order in the state.
