Kano Police Raises Alarm Over Rising Cases Of Culpable Homicide, Urge Caution

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salman Garba, has raised concern over increased cases of culpable homicide resulting from fighting, knife attacks, drowning, and flood-related deaths in the state.

Garba who made this known in a statement issued by his spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, on Thursday said the alarming trend has resulted in the loss of lives, leaving families and communities devastated.

He urged the residents to avoid violent behaviours and take precautions in their daily interactions to prevent the occurrence and reoccurrence of the incidents.

The statement read:

“The Kano State Police Command has observed a disturbing and alarming trend of increased cases of culpable homicide resulting from fighting, stabbing with knives, drowning in water, and flood-related deaths. These incidents have resulted in the loss of precious lives, leaving families and communities devastated.

“The Command is deeply concerned about this trend and urges the public to exercise extreme caution and restraint in their daily interactions to prevent such occurrences. In this regard, we appeal to parents and guardians to counsel their children and wards on the dangers of engaging in violent behaviours and the consequences of such actions.

“Members of the public are also advised to: Avoid engaging in physical altercations or arguments that could escalate into violence and refrain from carrying dangerous weapons, especially knives, broken bottles, irons, clubs, etc.

“Similarly, be mindful of their surroundings and avoid situations that could lead to physical harm, stay away from flooded areas and avoid attempting to cross flooded roads or waterways and report any incidents or suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” the statement said.

Garba encouraged the public to be vigilant to prevent loss of lives and and to maintain peace in the State.

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