Eight arrested over razing of NSCDC outpost in Katsina

By Abbas Bamalli

Eight suspects allegedly involved in the burning of an outpost of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) outpost at Koraman Nayalli in Katsina metropolis have been arrested.

The arrest of the eigh suspects was announced by the spokesperson of Katsina Command of NSCDC, SC Buhari Hamisu on Monday.

Recalling the incident that led to the burning of the outpost, Hamisu said that on Sunday, a group of miscreants protested a raid that resulted in the death of a suspected drug peddler, Uzairu, alias ‘Dan’kuda’.

But he noted that miscreants in large numbers stormed the NSCDC outpost at Koraman Nayalli, Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters, and set the building ablaze.

Hamisu said the miscreants set the outpost, three motorcycles and other relevant properties ablaze during the invasion.

According to him, the miscreants while carrying dangerous weapons, also visited the nearby outposts of NSCDC and that of the Police at Filin Kanada.

“The Special Response Squads from NSCDC and police, controlled the situation through adequate security measures and normalcy had since been restored,” Hamisu added.

According to him, the state Commandant of NSCDC, Abbas Moriki, had ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“He further conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the outpost and constituted a 7-man committee to ensure proper investigation,” the PRO revealed.

According to Hamisu, Moriki also warned all criminals, and economic saboteurs to either desist from the act or face the full wrath of the law. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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