KANO State police command, on Thursday, arrested
eight suspected gunmen, who were believed to have thrown explosive
device at a police vehicle in Hotoro area on the outskirt of Kano
metropolis.
A statement signed by the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim
Idris, a copy of which was made available to the Nigerian Tribune said
the incident occurred on Thursday at about 0730hrs.
He disclosed that the police patrol team was heading towards a duty
post on Ring road, when a Golf car that was coming behind them, threw an
explosive device.
The police boss added that the policemen disembarked immediately
from their vehicle and cordoned off the area and arrested the eight
suspects.
He disclosed that no injury was sustained in the attack while investigation had commenced.
However the incident threw the whole area into confusion as residents ran for safety to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
A source hinted that the people of the area, who were already out on
their way to their respective work places had to return to their
respective homes as they did not know the actual area where the incident
occurred.
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