On Monday, a group of hoodlums, disguising their actions as part of a protest, launched an attack on a branch of a commercial bank located in the Tudun Wada area of Kaduna. The assailants targeted the bank with a violent rampage, using stones and various other weapons to vandalise the building. During the attack, several vehicles parked within the bank’s premises were severely damaged, with some being smashed to pieces. Additionally, the perpetrators managed to steal several motorcycles that were also parked on the bank’s property.
Mansir Hassan, the spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation. He reported that the miscreants had not only invaded the bank but had also caused significant destruction to the building and the vehicles inside the premises.
Hassan further addressed and dispelled rumours circulating about the incident, specifically refuting claims that a police armoured personnel carrier (APC) had been seized by the protesters during the turmoil in Tudun Wada. According to the police spokesperson, such reports are unfounded, and no police APC was involved in the incident.
The police have been actively working to manage the situation and maintain order following the attack, and further investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the vandalism and theft.
Mansir Hassan, the spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, clarified that the driver of the armored vehicle successfully maneuvered through a crowd of protesters who had climbed on top of it. Given that the vehicle was carrying live ammunition, the driver could not employ maximum force against the crowd, which contributed to the vehicle’s ability to escape the situation.
Hassan also confirmed that a security patrol vehicle belonging to the Kaduna State Vigilance Service was set on fire in the Rigasa area of the city. Additionally, he reported that the Zaria office of the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency (KASTLEA) was also destroyed by the hoodlums. The incidents reflect a broader pattern of violence and vandalism that has affected multiple locations within the metropolis.
