House Of Reps Leader, Doguwa Arraigned Over Kano Killings

Rep Ado Doguwa, the majority leader of the House of Representatives has been arraigned in court by the police in Kano over the killing of three persons in the aftermath of the elections in his constituency, Doguwa/Tundun Wada Federal Constituency last weekend.

GWG.ng reports that officials of the NNPP had accused Doguwa, who is the number three man in the House of Representatives as spearheading the attack which was allegedly targeted at its supporters.

Gory pictures of the carnage have been circulating online of the attack.

Doguwa was arrested on Tuesday evening at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on his way to Abuja following the elections and the carnage.

Before his arrest Doguwa had strenuously denied culpability in the killings.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer in Kano, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in statement earlier on Wednesday explained details that led to the arrest of Doguwa.

According to him Doguwa was arrested after he failed to honour police invitation.

He said, “Following complaints received on the gruesome murder of three persons, causing grievous injury to eight others in Tudun Wada LGA on 26/02/2023 while the collation of election results was ongoing and an alleged viral video of some victims with suspected gunshots in the Social Media, the Commissioner of Police in charge of 2023 General Election, Kano State Command, CP Muhammad Yakubu directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Kano State Police Command to carry out a thorough investigation.

“In continuation of the investigation, on 27th February 2023, the department extended a formal invitation to Honorable Alhassan Ado Garba Doguwa, a member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency for his alleged complicity in the incident.

“Sequel to his refusal to honour the invitation, the Command was left with no other option but to activate a motion that would lead to his arrest. He was subsequently arrested by detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bompai Kano at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano.”

He added, “The suspects arrested will soon be charged to court for prosecution and the effort to get others at large is being intensified.

“While the Commissioner of Police appreciates the good people of Kano State for their peaceful conduct in maintaining law and order during the concluded Presidential and National Assembly Elections and its aftermath, the Command is reiterating its commitment to safeguarding lives and properties of the ‘’Kanawan Dabo’’.

“Accordingly, the CP demonstrated his willingness to tame any subversive element(s) or actor(s) no matter how highly placed, if they are out to disrupt the existing peaceful atmosphere being enjoyed in the state.”

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