A yet to be determined number of youths were feared killed yesterday when they allegedly attempted to attack some police stations in Kano State.
Violence was reported in Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna and Bachirawa areas of Fagge Local Government area, Kofar Nassarawa in Kano municipal and Unguwa Uku area of Tarauni Local Government area.
Kano municipality had,on Thursday,witnessed massive destruction and looting of public and private properties by youths.
The protesters had gone as far as the gate of the Government House,Kano,prompting the state government to impose a 24 hour curfew.
The curfew seemed to have brought relative peace until some youths decided to violate the government order.
Many other people were reportedly injured in the clash that ensued between the hoodlums and law enforcement agents.
Police sources said the hoodlums attempted to attack some divisional police stations.
The officers on duty resisted the assault.
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An eye witness said: “the clash began when groups of youths hit the streets in continuation of the nationwide protest that has been marred by violence in Kano and many other states.”
“At least eight people were shot in our area including females and children. An elderly woman is now dead alongside three others while many have sustained serious injuries,“Abdulkadir Musa, a resident of Rijiyar Lemo, said.
“What really happened was, you know the curfew is still in place, but some guys defied the restriction and came out protesting and that’s when the security operatives swooped into action to disperse them.
“In the process, there were shootings .”
A Facebook user Omar Khalid Saleh said a teenager was shot at Kofar Nasarawa in Kano metropolis.
Another group of hoodlums reportedly gathered at Ungwan Uku bu were dispersed by the police before they could strike.
Security agents have erected barriers along the roads for stop and search.
A State Government delegation yesterday visited the Police Command to inspect suspects and exhibits recovered during the looting incidents.
The delegation expressed appreciation for the Command’s efforts in maintaining peace and order in the State, a statement by the police spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said.
The delegation, led by the Chief of Staff to the governor, Shehu Wada Sagagi, included: DG Special Services, Ibrahim Umar (Rtd), Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Dederi and the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye.
The delegation was received by the Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo Garba.